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GIG 1351

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1351
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 145,425 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 144,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,307 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 141,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,379 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 138,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 132,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 129,567 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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GIG 1351 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIG 1351, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GIG 1351?

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What year was GIG 1351 registered?

GIG 1351 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is GIG 1351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 1351 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GIG 1351 have outstanding finance?

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