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HP10AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,202 mi
Last recorded91,202 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP10AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,202 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,488 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,053 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 77,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,209 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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HP10AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HP10AA, 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 HP10AA registered?

HP10AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is HP10AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HP10AA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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