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434 MOO

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,759 mi
Last recorded155,759 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 155,759 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering damper. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,265 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 151,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,510 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 148,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,970 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 138,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 134,390 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front and rear ()

Pass 15 May 2017 127,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 124,049 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear shocker bushes worn but not excessive movement

Pass 15 May 2015 118,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 May 2014 113,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,096 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 98,306 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear propshaft rear UJ worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,250 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 87,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 81,968 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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434 MOO is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 434 MOO, 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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434 MOO is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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