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HP57AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP57AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,315 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011

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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HP57AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HP57AA, 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 HP57AA registered?

HP57AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is HP57AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HP57AA shows 15 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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