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192 FON

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,887 mi
Last recorded143,887 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration192 FON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 139,981 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear oil seal

Pass 25 Aug 2023 136,489 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 136,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,575 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,341 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 126,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 121,556 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 121,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

centre propshaft u/j worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 121,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 115,630 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,985 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,359 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front tractor joint has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2009 110,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

long handbrake travel

nearside front tractor joint has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,071 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front tracktor joint has slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2008 110,071 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

long handbrake travel

nearside front tracktor joint has slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2007 109,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 108,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 107,649 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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192 FON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 192 FON, 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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192 FON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 192 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 192 FON shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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