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B16 BRJ

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,798 mi
Last recorded144,798 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 144,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 143,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 143,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 142,293 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 142,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear pipe holed. (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 141,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 135,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis extensivly welded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 135,674 miles

chassis extensivly welded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 129,684 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 123,126 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 123,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 116,248 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 96,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,948 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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B16 BRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B16 BRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 BRJ registered?

B16 BRJ is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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