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823 XDE

1997 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration823 XDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,125 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,565 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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823 XDE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 823 XDE, 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 823 XDE?

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What year was 823 XDE registered?

823 XDE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is 823 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 823 XDE shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 823 XDE have outstanding finance?

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