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7 ENK

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,267 mi
Last recorded64,267 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 ENK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,267 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 63,325 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,220 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,358 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,909 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,021 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,097 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 53,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,597 miles

Coolant expansion tank leaking.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 50,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 48,908 miles

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

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

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

Scratch marks on windscreen

Fail 13 May 2011 48,897 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 46,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drop arm ball joint boot adrift or broken,both track rodend boots perished and starting to split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,116 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Osf track rod end boot split but no wear present at time of test

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded but no blow noticed at time of test .

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gaiters split on both track rod ball joints

Poor headlight beam pattern

Fail 5 Mar 2007 43,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake cable starting to seize

Injector leak off pipe damaged

Light sawitch comeing loose

Poor headlight beam pattern

Track rod ball joint gaiters split

Pass 26 May 2006 42,433 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 42,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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7 ENK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 7 ENK, 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 7 ENK registered?

7 ENK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is 7 ENK safe to buy?

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