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ECZ 500

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,764 mi
Last recorded144,764 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 500
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,764 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 144,671 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 140,246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 140,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 135,720 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 135,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 134,953 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 134,891 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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ECZ 500 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECZ 500, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECZ 500?

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What year was ECZ 500 registered?

ECZ 500 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is ECZ 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 500 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECZ 500 have outstanding finance?

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