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J3 NBD

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,657 mi
Last recorded110,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,657 miles

wear front disc and pads

Pass 26 Feb 2009 106,827 miles

wear front disc

Pass 25 Feb 2008 102,102 miles

n/s/f track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,717 miles

Front disc worn

Off side seat belt fluffing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,976 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

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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J3 NBD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J3 NBD, 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 J3 NBD registered?

J3 NBD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is J3 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 NBD shows 5 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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