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BMZ 7575

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

162,061 mi
Last recorded162,061 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMZ 7575
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 162,061 miles

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 8 May 2025 161,620 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2025 161,595 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2024 158,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 158,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,398 miles

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 152,396 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2023 152,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 148,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 137,892 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 133,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,003 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 127,003 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 113,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,854 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 94,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 78,382 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,720 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,097 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,337 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 63,337 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BMZ 7575 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BMZ 7575, 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 BMZ 7575 registered?

BMZ 7575 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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