MOT Status
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146,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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