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D11 RRT

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,593 mi
Last recorded79,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 RRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 79,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 76,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,925 miles

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

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

chassis very corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,759 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

alternator not charging

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,920 miles

CHASSIS IN SEVERAL PLACES CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN LEAKING

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 68,920 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS IN SEVERAL PLACES CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,211 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,211 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected RADIUS ARM (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,551 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,551 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

CHASSIS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,551 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

CHASSIS CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,412 miles

FUEL TANK MAY HAVE BEEN LEAKING

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT WEEP

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,686 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,686 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR AXLE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,499 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

evidence of repairs to various areas of chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,964 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,821 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,068 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,205 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chassis rear cross member corroded and holed

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,059 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

chassis rear cross member corroded and holed

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,961 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

rear cross member corroded and holed advise not to tow trailer

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,961 miles

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

near side front wheel bearing slight noise

rear cross member corroded and holed advise not to tow trailer

Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,095 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,422 miles

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

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

steering damper bush worn

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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D11 RRT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D11 RRT, 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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D11 RRT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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