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H10 RSN

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,725 mi
Last recorded134,725 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 RSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,725 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,975 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 131,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 128,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,552 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 120,021 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slight split

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,757 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 114,738 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,977 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 109,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

steering damper bushs worn

all rear shocker bushs worn

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe poor holed

fron hub seals leaking

gear box oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 106,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 102,349 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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H10 RSN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H10 RSN, 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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What year was H10 RSN registered?

H10 RSN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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