MOT Status
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186,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod end (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive diff sway bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play tractor joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear bumpstop missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front sphere weeping
Oil leak ()
nearside outer trackrod end balljoint gaitor split but ok.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre at joint (7.1.2)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front sphere weeping
Oil leak ()
nearside outer trackrod end balljoint gaitor split but ok.
All tyres starting to deteriorate
Wipers not self parking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
All tyres starting to deteriorate
Wipers not self parking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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171 PDE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 171 PDE, 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 171 PDE registered?
171 PDE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1997.
Is 171 PDE safe to buy?
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