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H5 TVY

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,966 mi
Last recorded136,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 TVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,966 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 136,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 135,047 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,004 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 126,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hose and pipe fouling on spring on lock to lock (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bump stops missing / rear number plate bulbs

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear bump stops missing / rear number plate bulbs

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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H5 TVY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H5 TVY, 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 H5 TVY registered?

H5 TVY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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