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J17 KHX

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,361 mi
Last recorded146,361 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 137,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,216 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,312 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 113,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 113,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

obligatory mirror is damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 102,848 miles

oil leak

wipers not self parking

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,928 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 72,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 72,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J17 KHX is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J17 KHX, 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 J17 KHX registered?

J17 KHX is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J17 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 KHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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