MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, front & rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
rear diff seal has slight oil leak
Nsf and Osf brake pipes corroded over calipers
Nsr bump stop missing
Nsr upper shocker bush slight play
Oil leaks from engine and rear diff pinnion seal
Osr anti-rollbar link rod slight play
Seat belts starting to fray on webbing
Slight misting of oil on steering box and both Tractor joints damp around
Nsf and Osf brake pipes corroded over calipers
Nsr bump stop missing
Nsr upper shocker bush slight play
Oil leaks from engine and rear diff pinnion seal
Osr anti-rollbar link rod slight play
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belts starting to fray on webbing
Slight misting of oil on steering box and both Tractor joints damp around
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside steering stabiliser bar bush
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight play in offside steering stabiliser bar bush
Oil leak
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front wiper blades have a slight split in the blade
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight marks on the n/s rear seat belt, ok at time of test
slight play in drop arm ball joint, ok at time of test
slight play in the n/s rear shock absorber top bush
slight play in the o/s rear anti-roll bar link rod
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L100 TEN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 L100 TEN, 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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L100 TEN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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