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H4 ELT

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 ELT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 96,951 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 96,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 90,830 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 90,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle requires tracking

Pass 9 May 2006 85,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,534 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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H4 ELT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H4 ELT, 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 H4 ELT?

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What year was H4 ELT registered?

H4 ELT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is H4 ELT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 ELT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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