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BAZ 5035

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

1,613 mi
Last recorded1,613 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5035
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 1,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 1,239 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all direction indicators flashing at approximately more than 120 bpm (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 12 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 12 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 199,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 199,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 198,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 198,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 197,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 197,564 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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BAZ 5035 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BAZ 5035, 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 BAZ 5035 registered?

BAZ 5035 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is BAZ 5035 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 5035 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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