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DAN 567V

1997 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

210,193 mi
Last recorded210,193 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 567V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 210,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under bonnet getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger on chassis getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring looks very corroded but also looks like it has been welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 204,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head getting very corroded by heater box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 204,835 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head getting very corroded by heater box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 199,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis starting to get corroded by anti roll bar D bush mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 194,973 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column lower UJ slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2022 190,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 190,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 185,643 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor, looks like its been plated from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by 'A' frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 185,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor, looks like its been plated from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by 'A' frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 181,302 miles

Rear tail pipe starting to get slight little holes

Pass 1 Feb 2019 176,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt has been shut in the door a few times

Fail 1 Feb 2019 176,317 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt has been shut in the door a few times

Pass 28 Feb 2018 171,688 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop shaft front joint ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 171,242 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

rear prop shaft front u/j slightly worn

wiper linkage slightly worn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 171,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure excessive wear internally (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

rear prop shaft front u/j slightly worn

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2016 166,246 miles

offside rear tyre perished

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 Jan 2016 166,244 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Feb 2015 158,388 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 146,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 136,661 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

passenger front floor pan coroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 136,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 125,333 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 125,333 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 120,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 120,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 115,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 110,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 110,760 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 104,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,224 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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DAN 567V is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DAN 567V, 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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DAN 567V is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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