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HL21AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,733 mi
Last recorded36,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL21AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 36,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 30,676 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 22,965 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 21,052 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 13,476 miles

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 11,491 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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HL21AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HL21AA, 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

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What year was HL21AA registered?

HL21AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is HL21AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HL21AA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HL21AA have outstanding finance?

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