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HJ88AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ88AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 143,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 143,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 140,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 134,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 133,872 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 133,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,457 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 125,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 122,714 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,281 miles

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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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HJ88AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ88AA, 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 HJ88AA?

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What year was HJ88AA registered?

HJ88AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is HJ88AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ88AA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ88AA have outstanding finance?

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