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E9 SEG

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 SEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,962 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,166 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (tie rod mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 109,752 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 109,735 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag bar insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Lift pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,156 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,235 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,692 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 106,649 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 105,109 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 104,644 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 104,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 92,916 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 SEG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SEG, 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 E9 SEG registered?

E9 SEG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is E9 SEG safe to buy?

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