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J666 TON

1997 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,222 mi
Last recorded173,222 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 TON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 173,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 169,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 165,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear

corrosion on chassis rails & rear cross member

security of front number plate

Fail 3 Mar 2023 165,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

corrosion on chassis rails & rear cross member

security of front number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2022 162,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 156,654 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

security of front number plate

Fail 11 Mar 2019 148,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

security of front number plate

Pass 16 Mar 2018 143,920 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 143,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Nov 2016 143,053 miles

blow on exhaust centre joint

both front wiper blades splitting

corrosion and repairs on chassis

horn tone

security and location of front number plate

Pass 17 Nov 2015 138,790 miles

both front hub seal's damp

both front wiper blades splitting

condition both rear suspension bump stop mountings

free play at steering wheel

security front number plate

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,726 miles

front brake pads low

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2013 124,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 124,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,577 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,577 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2010 111,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 104,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 97,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 97,280 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 91,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 91,576 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 96,436 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 86,436 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J666 TON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J666 TON, 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 J666 TON registered?

J666 TON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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