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L100 TEN

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,187 mi
Last recorded163,187 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 TEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 163,187 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 159,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 157,484 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 157,464 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,149 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 149,365 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 146,242 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 146,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 142,721 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering stabiliser bar bush

Fail 21 Aug 2014 142,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 122,519 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 122,502 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 113,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 99,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades have a slight split in the blade

Pass 23 May 2008 96,206 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 90,146 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 88,914 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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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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What year was L100 TEN registered?

L100 TEN is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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