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274X446

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X446
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 168,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 163,930 miles

All welding repairs are seam welded Checked by tester before being undersealed

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear under floor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 163,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure floor under seat mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under passenger floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting corroded off body (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chassis end holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis behind axle Roll bar mounting Holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired upper chassis above axle (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front to rear under floor (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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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274X446 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274X446, 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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274X446 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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