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FRZ 616

1997 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,908 mi
Last recorded90,908 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 616
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,908 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,807 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 90,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 90,603 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,603 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,635 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,290 miles

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

front tyres catchin suspension arms

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,287 miles

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

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

front tyers catching suspention arms

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,071 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,079 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 68,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 63,689 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 63,689 miles

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

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

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

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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FRZ 616 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRZ 616, 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 FRZ 616 registered?

FRZ 616 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is FRZ 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 616 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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