1996 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L718 DUE
1996 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 5,243 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L718 DUE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2022
- 5,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L718 DUE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Defender (L718 DUE) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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