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B15 MUD

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged SPARE (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,186 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 90,161 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,517 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,191 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,939 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 84,939 miles

Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose rear end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 83,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,101 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,563 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish ( no cords visable)

Fail 25 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to perish ( no cords visable)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades split

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades split

Fail 21 Aug 2009 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,529 miles

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

Slight Wear In Steering Damper

Pass 23 May 2006 43,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,143 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake wearing, advise replacement in a few months time or next service. †Rear axle pinion oil seal leaking.

Pass 20 May 2005 38,019 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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B15 MUD 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 77.8%.

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 B15 MUD, 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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B15 MUD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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