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97 SP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,977 mi
Last recorded65,977 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 SP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage on webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight damage on webbing (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,168 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,686 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 52,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,986 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,821 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 12,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 SP, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 97 SP registered?

97 SP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 97 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 SP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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