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D162 FYM

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,639 mi
Last recorded148,639 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 FYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 148,639 miles

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

corrosion to offside front body out rigger

corrosion to rear body member

corrosion to rear of chassis

slight dampness around injector leak off hoses

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,233 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 144,233 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 139,247 miles

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

corrosion underside in places

engine / gearbox oil leak

unable to open back door

Fail 15 Sep 2016 139,247 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

corrosion underside in places

engine / gearbox oil leak

unable to open back door

Pass 11 Sep 2015 132,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 116,017 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 111,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 111,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

belt squeel

nearside rear outer door handle incomplete

offside driving spotlight not working

offside side repeater lens outer covering missing

some corrosion rear chassis beam section and tow bar area

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,824 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 102,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,939 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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D162 FYM is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D162 FYM, 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 D162 FYM registered?

D162 FYM is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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