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10 XCN

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 XCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 114,199 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 113,594 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar mounting Rubber D bushes are slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,067 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 110,925 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test removed fron vehicle ()

Fail 30 May 2022 110,905 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 106,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,355 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 101,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 97,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 96,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 94,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 33,110 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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10 XCN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 10 XCN, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 XCN registered?

10 XCN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 10 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 XCN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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