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EEZ 130

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,009 mi
Last recorded99,009 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 130
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,004 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,478 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,395 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,801 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,114 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,565 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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EEZ 130 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EEZ 130, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EEZ 130?

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What year was EEZ 130 registered?

EEZ 130 is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is EEZ 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEZ 130 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEZ 130 have outstanding finance?

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