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E3 BTY

1997 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,610 mi
Last recorded143,610 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 BTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 143,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 143,200 miles

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

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 142,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 141,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 141,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 140,634 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 132,181 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 132,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,872 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,714 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,137 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,166 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,870 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,302 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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E3 BTY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 BTY, 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 E3 BTY registered?

E3 BTY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is E3 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 BTY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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