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HM20AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,452 mi
Last recorded145,452 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM20AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,452 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,600 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,508 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 102,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 100,083 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HM20AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HM20AA, 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 HM20AA?

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What year was HM20AA registered?

HM20AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is HM20AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM20AA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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