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E6 BCY

1996 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,805 mi
Last recorded191,805 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 BCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 191,805 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 191,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 190,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 189,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 187,658 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 185,104 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 180,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 174,320 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 163,456 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 163,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 162,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 154,936 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 148,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 139,383 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 132,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 125,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2012 125,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 116,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 108,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 98,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 85,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,675 miles

cuts to sidewalls of tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2006 77,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 77,675 miles

cuts to tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Feb 2006 77,675 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cuts to tyre sidewalls

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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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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What year was E6 BCY registered?

E6 BCY is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is E6 BCY safe to buy?

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