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J15 RWW

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,335 mi
Last recorded187,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 187,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chassis rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2025 180,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

chassis has surface rust

steering dampener bush slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2024 174,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 167,112 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering damper play in bush

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 161,558 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering damper slight play in top bushes

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 153,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 149,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 springs rusty

both secondary track rod end boots cracking

center and tail pipe exhaust rusty

rear and center chassis rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,644 miles

all springs rusty

both rear shock bushes have slight play

play in diff mount ball joint

slight play to n/s/f globe shims

Fail 2 Aug 2016 135,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all springs rusty

both rear shock bushes have slight play

play in diff mount ball joint

slight play to n/s/f globe shims

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front steering box arm ball joint cover damaged

unable to check passenger seatbelt as child seat fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front steering box arm ball joint cover damaged

unable to check passenger seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

unable to check nearside front seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,041 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

unable to check nearside front seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 121,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 121,742 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 116,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 103,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,037 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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J15 RWW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J15 RWW, 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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J15 RWW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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