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L19 ENG

1996 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

293,067 mi
Last recorded293,067 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 ENG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 293,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 290,545 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 285,166 miles

Emissions not tested Smoke too heavy (7.4.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 284,472 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 273,835 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 267,673 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 259,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 249,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 237,967 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 124,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 214,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 199,546 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 199,536 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 173,600 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L19 ENG?

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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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