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97 GR

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 GR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 54,348 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,447 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 24,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 24,236 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,868 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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97 GR is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,493 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 97 GR, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 GR registered?

97 GR is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2015.

Is 97 GR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 GR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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