CarVerify

Free Car Check

777 CRC

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration777 CRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 94,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,035 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play IDLER ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,644 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,169 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,258 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ at box (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 74,258 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ at box (2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,532 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower UJ showing play/wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member showing heavy corrosion (6.6.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member showing heavy corrosion (6.6.6)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,645 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

777 CRC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 777 CRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 777 CRC?

You can check the full history of 777 CRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 777 CRC registered?

777 CRC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 777 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 777 CRC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 777 CRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 777 CRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.