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C18 LAK

1997 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

256,100 mi
Last recorded256,100 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 LAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 256,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 243,266 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 243,249 miles

Brake performance not tested Decelerometer tested required vehicle not safe to test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling tie bar on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under pedal box (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling tie bar on lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Main steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 234,896 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 226,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 219,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 208,989 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 198,601 miles

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 191,390 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 181,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 171,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 171,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 151,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 140,610 miles

rear axle oil leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear axle oil leak

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2010 129,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear axle has a slight oil leak

steering damper bush woren

Fail 19 Nov 2010 129,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear axle has a slight oil leak

steering damper bush woren

Pass 8 Dec 2009 123,595 miles

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

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

offside front and rear tyres cut but not to cord

Fail 3 Nov 2009 123,564 miles

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut

offside front tyre cut

Pass 5 Nov 2008 114,037 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 114,037 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 102,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering bamper bush

Pass 21 Jun 2006 92,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 92,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C18 LAK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C18 LAK, 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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C18 LAK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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