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711 DBY

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 DBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 114,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,655 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 80,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 78,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 76,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 72,585 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,471 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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711 DBY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 711 DBY, 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 711 DBY registered?

711 DBY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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