MOT Status
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167,501 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
underside undersealed
underside heavily under sealed
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Underside heavily under-sealed.
fuel pump slight leak
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel pump slight leak
oil leak
rear cross member slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear cross member slightly corroded
slight corrosion rear crossmember.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion rear crossmember.
rear cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear cross member slightly corroded
slight corrosion rear cross member
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion rear cross member
slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f out riggers and body mounts
slight corrosion rear chassis and cross member
slight weap o/s/r hub
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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E312 AYB is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 E312 AYB, 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 E312 AYB registered?
E312 AYB is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1996.
Is E312 AYB safe to buy?
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