MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front tyre cracking heavily
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear tyres both cracking n/s/r has nail
Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not working all not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak + top bush (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front cracking heavily
Oil leak engine / transfer box and diffs ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear both cracking heavily n/s has nail
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seat belt not test due to items in boot
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
large engine oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside + nearside rtear shocks top bushes worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
cuts to sidewalls of tyres
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
cuts to sidewalls of tyres
cuts to tyre sidewalls
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
cuts to tyre sidewalls
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E6 BCY is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 E6 BCY, 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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E6 BCY is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1996.
Is E6 BCY safe to buy?
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