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E19 EJD

1996 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests45 (34 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

50,327 mi
Last recorded50,327 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 EJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

34 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 50,327 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 50,327 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 47,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 138,134 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front hub seal weeping grease

service brake pedal has travel

Fail 14 Aug 2024 138,125 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front hub seal weeping grease

service brake pedal has travel

Pass 15 Dec 2023 45,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material -corroded- (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 137,548 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 137,526 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned 90 degrees out (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 45,054 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,741 miles

Offside tractor joint leaking oil

steering box leaking oil

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,741 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative tell tail not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative tell tail not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside tractor joint leaking oil

steering box leaking oil

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,821 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 40,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrode inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 128,638 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 128,638 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2019 128,625 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 35,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 120,218 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 120,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,134 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 112,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,422 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 93,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s + o/s rear disc backing plates deteriorated

o/s headlamp image & intensity slight deterioration

Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,270 miles

nearside registration light lens missing.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 12,324 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 12,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,604 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,521 miles

Has small hole in osr chassis not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 85,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 83,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2005 70,984 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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E19 EJD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E19 EJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E19 EJD registered?

E19 EJD is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for E19 EJD shows 45 tests with a 75.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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