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AXI 897

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,942 mi
Last recorded71,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 897
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,942 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,457 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

contact surface on rear discs corroded

n/s swivel leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 69,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 66,353 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,279 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 60,062 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 428,308 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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AXI 897 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 AXI 897, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXI 897 registered?

AXI 897 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is AXI 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXI 897 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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