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DGK 503S

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,904 mi
Last recorded33,904 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 503S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,773 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 28,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,281 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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DGK 503S is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DGK 503S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGK 503S registered?

DGK 503S is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is DGK 503S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 503S shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DGK 503S have outstanding finance?

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