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EFZ 7662

1997 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

201,940 mi
Last recorded201,940 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 7662
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 201,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 196,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 176,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 156,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 133,699 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 102,275 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,275 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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EFZ 7662 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EFZ 7662, 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

How do I check the history of EFZ 7662?

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What year was EFZ 7662 registered?

EFZ 7662 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is EFZ 7662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 7662 shows 7 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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