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C775 FWW

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC775 FWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 121,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 3 (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion evident in o/s footwell

Pass 5 Jun 2015 120,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion evident in offside footwell.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 120,488 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion evident in offside footwell.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 110,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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C775 FWW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C775 FWW, 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 C775 FWW registered?

C775 FWW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is C775 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C775 FWW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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