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E15 HUE

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,538 mi
Last recorded124,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,188 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Both front door check straps are not operating correctly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,256 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 115,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,512 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 105,511 miles

All tyres worn.

Chassis corroded in places.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 105,511 miles

Chassis badly corroded including rear cross member.

NSF antiroll bar link worn.

Steering damper end bush worn.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 105,511 miles

Pitman arm joint worn.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,536 miles

Front hockey stick bushes splitting.

Pitman arm joint worn.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 86,273 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 74,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 62,941 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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E15 HUE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E15 HUE, 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 E15 HUE registered?

E15 HUE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E15 HUE safe to buy?

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