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J18 KYH

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,835 mi
Last recorded106,835 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced blukhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, lift pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

reversing lamp not working

Fail 12 Dec 2024 106,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

reversing lamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,528 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chassis wax oiled

Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,967 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top behind shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (trumpet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis top behind shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (trumpet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,652 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive fling off from parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis by body mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 104,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive fling off from parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis by body mount (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 101,449 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 94,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,546 miles

TRACKROD ARM BENT

Fail 19 Nov 2009 89,533 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

TRACKROD ARM BENT

Pass 31 Oct 2008 85,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 81,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,016 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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J18 KYH is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J18 KYH, 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 J18 KYH registered?

J18 KYH is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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