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GBN175SLJ

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1996 · GREEN · DIESEL · 83,038 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-28● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 25 tests · 19 passed · 6 failed

PASS29 September 2026
83,038 mi
FAIL21 September 2026
83,038 mi
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASS27 August 2025
81,478 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL30 July 2025
81,421 mi
  • MAJORBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • ADVISORYbulk head and footwell area corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • MAJORNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • DANGEROUSSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drop arm lose on steering box (2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASS22 July 2024
81,345 mi
FAIL22 July 2024
81,345 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYSlight corrosion on bulkhead
  • ADVISORYCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • PRSOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASS22 July 2023
81,318 mi
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS29 July 2022
81,183 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL29 July 2022
81,183 mi
PASS20 April 2021
81,118 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL13 April 2021
81,118 mi
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS7 August 2019
79,744 mi
PASS4 July 2018
77,794 mi
PASS15 June 2017
76,195 mi
PASS20 July 2015
73,237 mi
PASS2 July 2014
71,305 mi
PASS2 July 2013
69,459 mi
PASS27 June 2012
65,493 mi
PASS28 June 2011
61,690 mi
FAIL28 June 2011
61,690 mi
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PASS7 July 2010
55,236 mi
PASS12 February 2009
53,513 mi
PASS1 February 2008
47,679 mi
PASS2 February 2007
43,070 mi
PASS15 February 2006
39,314 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
1996
First registered
1996-03
Tax due
2027-08-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-28
Recorded mileage
83,038 mi

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