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BEN 24N

1997 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,282 mi
Last recorded110,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEN 24N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (coil spring seating area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (coil spring seating area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 110,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (coil spring seating area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (coil spring seating area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,283 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 104,283 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,077 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rattle/knock from engine area

Rear cross-member corroded

Slight oil leak engine area

Slight oil leak transfer box area

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rattle/knock from engine area

Rear cross-member corroded

Slight oil leak engine area

Slight oil leak transfer box area

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 91,186 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 90,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,446 miles

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,440 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,097 miles

all brake pipes are corroding

o/s/r tyre is ex. deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2012 89,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

FRONT AND REAR INNER BRAKE PADS ARE WORN VERY LOW !

all brake pipes are corroding

both prop shafts have play in the UJ's

clutch pedal anti slip missing

engine/gearbox mount defective

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r tyre is ex. deteriorated

rear anti roll bar D bushes have considerable play

steering damper has play in the bush

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 81,309 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,036 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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BEN 24N is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BEN 24N, 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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BEN 24N is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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