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E5 CMG

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

661 mi
Last recorded661 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 661 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 661 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 13 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 4 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 177,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 167,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 167,886 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

near side rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 1 May 2014 160,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 157,746 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 153,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 105,683 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 218,940 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 218,933 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E5 CMG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 E5 CMG, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 CMG registered?

E5 CMG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1992.

Is E5 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 CMG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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