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H4 PHA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,770 mi
Last recorded55,770 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 PHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,770 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,751 miles

Both O/S tyres Starting to Perish

Nearside Front Hub Slightly Damp

Pass 19 Dec 2015 55,751 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,751 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

all rear shock absorber bushes deteriating

offside front tyre deteriated

offside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,749 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear shock absorber top bush perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear top and bottom shock absorber bushes perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear shock absorber top bush perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear top and bottom shock absorber bushes perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 142,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 142,108 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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H4 PHA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H4 PHA, 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 H4 PHA registered?

H4 PHA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is H4 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 PHA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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