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E6 BUK

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,666 mi
Last recorded157,666 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 BUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 157,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 156,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 155,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 150,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 150,229 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 150,229 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on to axle top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,733 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,722 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,774 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,933 miles

minor leak from steering box

moderate leak from both front tractor joint seals

surface corr to all discs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 123,630 miles

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

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

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

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

both front globes wet with oil

coolant leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,630 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front globes wet with oil

coolant leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,888 miles

minor leak offside front tractor joint seal

minor wear in both rear drop links

Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

all holes marked in yellow

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,546 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r inner brake disc worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 104,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,161 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 93,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 93,553 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 88,825 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,844 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 80,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E6 BUK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E6 BUK, 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 E6 BUK registered?

E6 BUK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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