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13 JU

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 JU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 152,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 146,333 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,008 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,659 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 130,257 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,650 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 124,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 121,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,099 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,824 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 98,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 92,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 85,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 85,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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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13 JU is a 1997 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 95.5%.

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 13 JU, 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.

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What year was 13 JU registered?

13 JU is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is 13 JU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 JU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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