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D90 LOG

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,185 mi
Last recorded112,185 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 LOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2024 112,185 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,184 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 110,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 107,119 miles

Alternator Belt Missing

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 99,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 160,981 miles

all 4 wheels are proud of wheel arch

Fail 5 Jan 2016 160,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 wheels are proud of wheel arch

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 152,816 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,808 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2011 98,598 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 98,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,320 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 76,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 67,140 miles

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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D90 LOG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D90 LOG, 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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D90 LOG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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