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A23 PDE

2017 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

97,657 mi
Last recorded97,657 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 PDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 92,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box has small leak

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear back box has small leak

Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,020 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 42,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,308 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 47,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Lamp guard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,657 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,311 miles

Nearside ns mirror loose

Offside osf seat slight fraying

Rear both rear tyres perrished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside ns mirror loose

Offside osf seat slight fraying

Rear both rear tyres perrished

Rear rear pads close 2 limit

Front front pads worn close 2 limit

Front front prop rear uj excessively worn

Nearside Front seat wont latch

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,409 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 34,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,377 miles

O/S/R light lense gaurd insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,728 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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A23 PDE is a 2017 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2017 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 29,252 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 A23 PDE, 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 9 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A23 PDE registered?

A23 PDE is a 2017 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A23 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 PDE shows 31 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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