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B4 RCP

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,037 mi
Last recorded59,037 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 59,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,475 miles

Evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods

Oil leak from rocker cover

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods

Oil leak from rocker cover

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 56,288 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

cannot assess condition of rear brake pipes due to protective coating

nearside seat belt damaged

wiper linkage loose

Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside seat belt damaged

offside rear tyre under inflated

wiper linkage loose

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,306 miles

evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

valve stems in poor condition

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 31 Mar 2011 54,306 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

valve stems in poor condition

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,883 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

front registration plate damaged

nearside seat belt in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,416 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight damage nearside seat belt

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

front registration plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,784 miles

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

ront registration plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,356 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe in poor condition

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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B4 RCP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B4 RCP, 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 B4 RCP registered?

B4 RCP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is B4 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 RCP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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