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1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,886 mi
Last recorded94,886 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 BLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,886 miles

All side steps corroded

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

Nearside Front Axle seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,819 miles

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Swivel hub seal leaking

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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,689 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 94,689 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower chassis corroded next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,593 miles

Front Outer Both outer front hub seals leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2021 94,593 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Side light dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear d-bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Both outer front hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,504 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,492 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake drum contaminated swivel joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated swivel joint leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,420 miles

Rear Differential leaking oil

Front Differential leaking oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rear hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate

Offside Front rear hub seals leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 21 May 2019 94,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle When on left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle centre pivot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Differential leaking oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rear hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate

Offside Front rear hub seals leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock bottom mounting starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Shock top mounting starting to deteriorate

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Pass 22 May 2018 94,254 miles

slight leak from front drive shaft swivel housing seals

Fail 17 May 2018 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak from front drive shaft swivel housing seals

Pass 19 May 2017 94,010 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 94,005 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 93,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,357 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 91,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 91,569 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 91,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 91,319 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 90,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2009 85,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 81,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate cracked

travel on handbrake

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,388 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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88 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 88 BLK, 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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88 BLK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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