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HM31AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM31AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,471 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen outside zone a and not in swept area

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,471 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe banjo to fuel injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen outside zone a and not in swept area

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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HM31AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HM31AA, 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 HM31AA registered?

HM31AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is HM31AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM31AA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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