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HR22AA

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,876 mi
Last recorded138,876 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR22AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 136,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 133,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 129,709 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 117,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,565 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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HR22AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HR22AA, 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 HR22AA registered?

HR22AA is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is HR22AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HR22AA shows 18 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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