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D646 ENV

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,293 mi
Last recorded115,293 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD646 ENV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 115,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Rear metal brake pipe rusty

Oil leak ()

both front coil springs rusty

both front trailing arm rear bushes perished

both rear top shocker bushes wearing

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,579 miles

Oil leak ()

both front outer joints leaking

diff units leaking

Fail 22 Mar 2017 114,574 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (1.7.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front outer joints leaking

diff units leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2016 113,271 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front & rear (6.1.B.2)

engine poor running

oil leaks from steering box, engine, gearbox, & front diff unit

Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front & rear (6.1.B.2)

engine poor running

oil leaks from steering box, engine, gearbox, & front diff unit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 22 Dec 2014 110,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

gearbox oil leak

unable to open to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel Tank Pipes Corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Poor Engine Idle Emission Level High at Idle

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,270 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s center rear body cross member corroded and holed

reserve fuel tank damp around plug

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s center rear body cross member corroded and holed

reserve fuel tank damp around plug

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,459 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

off side side regger corroded

slightly corroded by off side rear seat belt

Fail 7 Dec 2011 96,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side side regger corroded

slightly corroded by off side rear seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s rear outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 24 Nov 2009 87,550 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s rear outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 4 Dec 2008 81,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s rear out rigger corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small leak from steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2006 73,031 miles

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

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

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

both rear top shock absorber rubber bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,883 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 67,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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D646 ENV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D646 ENV, 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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D646 ENV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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