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L2 UWE

1996 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

306,740 mi
Last recorded306,740 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 UWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 306,740 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front belts. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 299,095 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 289,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 282,058 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 276,860 miles

Both side front hub seal leaking

Corrosion surface under body

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension A frame ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2018 268,345 miles

front hub seals oil leaks

oil leak engine area

rear shock bushes poor condition

under body surface rust every where

Fail 14 May 2018 268,313 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner foot step marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside front and rear inner foot step corroded in different areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear crossmember affected in different areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear with in coil spring area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Both sides front hub seals leaking

Corrosion under body and suspension

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A shape (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 267,607 miles

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

Oil leak from engine area ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 267,585 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak from engine area ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 266,341 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 266,331 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 262,551 miles

Corrosion to body very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area.

Evidence of oil leak from offside of rear axle,unable to fully inspect brakes for contamination due to disc covers.

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Headlamp beam images poor.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 262,551 miles

Corrosion to body very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area.

Evidence of oil leak from offside of rear axle,unable to fully inspect brakes for contamination due to disc covers.

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Headlamp beam images poor.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 256,548 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 256,548 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2012 252,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 245,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

RUBBER SEAL SPLIT ON DRAG LINK END STEERING BOX END

Pass 10 Mar 2010 237,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 228,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 210,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 191,229 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 167,436 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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L2 UWE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L2 UWE, 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 L2 UWE registered?

L2 UWE is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is L2 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 UWE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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