MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
293,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested Smoke too heavy (7.4.B.1)
Offside Front brake pads wearing low on inner edge
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Light switch will not conform with 2012 legislation (headlights come on with side lights)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
both front wipers starting to smear screen
engine oil leak
front diff seal leaking
n/s/r wheel bearing just meets requirements for play
nail in n/s/f tyre
o/s/f (drivers) seat belt just meets requirements
o/s/f indicator loosing colour
rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L19 ENG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 L19 ENG, 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 L19 ENG registered?
L19 ENG is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1996.
Is L19 ENG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L19 ENG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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