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SIW 4978

1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,947 mi
Last recorded148,947 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIW 4978
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 143,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 136,482 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 118,886 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 118,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,106 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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SIW 4978 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SIW 4978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SIW 4978?

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What year was SIW 4978 registered?

SIW 4978 is a 1996 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is SIW 4978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIW 4978 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIW 4978 have outstanding finance?

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