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EBZ 2476

1990 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 2476
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 110,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,860 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 109,462 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 109,462 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 107,677 miles

2 x front swivell housings slight leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion at chassis at near gearbox mount

no tow bar fitted at test, brkts removed

Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 x front swivell housings slight leaking

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

corrosion at chassis at near gearbox mount

no tow bar fitted at test, brkts removed

Fail 22 May 2008 107,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 105,737 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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EBZ 2476 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBZ 2476, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBZ 2476 registered?

EBZ 2476 is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is EBZ 2476 safe to buy?

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