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C2 XRN

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,225 mi
Last recorded157,225 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 XRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 157,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 153,094 miles

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

o s drop arm ball joint dirt cover deterioated

slight play o s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 145,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n s o s (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o s steering rack ball joint dirt guard deterioated

rear seats not all fitted

rear upper axle ball joint dirt guard deterioated

slight corrosion rear chassis n s o s

Pass 19 Jun 2015 141,861 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 137,147 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,333 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn slightly

rear axle top ball joint dirt cover split

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,197 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear os seat belt pod cover missing

steering joint gaiter insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering damper bush worn slightly

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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C2 XRN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C2 XRN, 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 C2 XRN registered?

C2 XRN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is C2 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 XRN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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