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B721 DEV

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,018 mi
Last recorded31,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB721 DEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 31,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 23,744 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,550 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 22,534 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 21,068 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 15,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 13,263 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 13,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,389 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 9,389 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 4,398 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 2,697 miles

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

Rear axle upper support bar ball joint rubber dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 2,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 2,135 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 734 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,769 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 107,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,901 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 105,901 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,575 miles

Front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,383 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,519 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside track rod end grease seal insecure(joit dry)

signs of oil around both front tractor joints(no leak found at time of test

slight lift to steering box drop arm ball socket

steering dampner(inner bush worn)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 90,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside track rod end grease seal insecure(joit dry)

signs of oil around both front tractor joints(no leak found at time of test

slight lift to steering box drop arm ball socket

steering dampner(inner bush worn)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,870 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

slight wear on steering damper fixing bushpass and advised

Pass 20 Jun 2007 80,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 75,905 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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B721 DEV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B721 DEV, 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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What year was B721 DEV registered?

B721 DEV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is B721 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B721 DEV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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