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F3 RUT

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

109,460 mi
Last recorded109,460 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 RUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 109,460 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,776 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 101,008 miles

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

corrosion/holes both front floor pans, but out of prescribed area.

Fail 25 Apr 2024 101,008 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion/holes both front floor pans, but out of prescribed area.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,304 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))

offside front floor pan corroded and holed - out of distance

seepage of oil offside front hub seal

Fail 13 Apr 2023 100,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))

offside front floor pan corroded and holed - out of distance

seepage of oil offside front hub seal

Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,900 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 98,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel spokes fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment defective Fixing bolts not through nylock nuts (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,496 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,032 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,642 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 88,642 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Upper Panhard rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,460 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 85,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,583 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 82,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 79,256 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,419 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on n/s/f chassis rail borderline

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,904 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,176 miles

rear discs corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,231 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,721 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 53,719 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 51,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 47,475 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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F3 RUT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F3 RUT, 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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F3 RUT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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