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E9 EYS

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 EYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 146,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 146,367 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,269 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,826 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 134,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 129,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,680 miles

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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,960 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shock bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe coming from pump damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 by axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shock bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe coming from pump damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,709 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 115,709 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,658 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump return pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 105,570 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump return pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,960 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,438 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,958 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,718 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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E9 EYS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E9 EYS, 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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E9 EYS is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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