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ILZ 4561

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,276 mi
Last recorded82,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 4561
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear centre diff/mounting worn

Fail 29 May 2013 82,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear centre diff/mounting worn

Pass 23 May 2012 78,662 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

oil leak on to offswide front brake hose

Fail 23 May 2012 78,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

oil leak on to offswide front brake hose

Pass 19 May 2011 73,582 miles

offside mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 68,749 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 68,749 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 27 May 2009 63,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 54,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,909 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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ILZ 4561 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ILZ 4561, 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 ILZ 4561 registered?

ILZ 4561 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is ILZ 4561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 4561 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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