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4323 SP

1997 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

156,106 mi
Last recorded156,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4323 SP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 156,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 155,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 155,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 155,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 155,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 154,845 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2018 154,512 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 154,511 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 154,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 153,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 153,730 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 153,034 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 152,943 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 150,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 145,087 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 144,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,323 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 136,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 134,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 132,524 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jul 2007 129,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 129,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 126,542 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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4323 SP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 4323 SP, 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 4323 SP registered?

4323 SP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is 4323 SP safe to buy?

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