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CHA 55E

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 55E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017
Pass 11 Nov 2010 185,247 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bump stop missing n/s/r

rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2010 185,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bump stop missing n/s/r

rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2009 180,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 180,135 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 170,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis at l/h rear rusty,recomend a welded plate repair

Fail 5 Dec 2008 170,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chassis at l/h rear rusty,recomend a welded plate repair

Pass 15 Dec 2007 153,324 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 153,321 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 137,508 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 137,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

left hand mirror cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2005 117,387 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

passengers side mirror cracked

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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CHA 55E is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CHA 55E, 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 CHA 55E registered?

CHA 55E is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is CHA 55E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHA 55E shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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