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J6 OOD

1997 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,819 mi
Last recorded180,819 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 OOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 180,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 176,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 172,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front and rear, outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 167,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 167,186 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 161,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 161,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,563 miles

front inner arch liners corroded,front drivers side floor pan corroded

oil leak

steering box has slight fluid leak

Fail 4 Dec 2019 161,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

front inner arch liners corroded,front drivers side floor pan corroded

oil leak

steering box has slight fluid leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 155,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Near side rear brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 155,088 miles

Centre Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted By tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded By tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Track or seal leaking (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted By tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 152,888 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise not possible to see front and rear brake pads

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 152,888 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise not possible to see front and rear brake pads

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 152,668 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Offside front swivel joint oil seal leaking

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,922 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres split on inner walls

Fail 1 Sep 2013 150,906 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inner sidewall damaged n/s/r tyre / surface corrosion below vehicle

o/s cv coupling seal leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2012 150,805 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 149,255 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dipstick tube broken

Fail 23 Aug 2011 149,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

offside front beam pattern blurry

offside front swivel joint leaking grease

play in offside front swivel joint

remainder of chasis and crossmembers corroded

steering joints worn no excessive play or freeplay at the steering wheel at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 138,207 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 138,164 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre split on sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2008 132,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 132,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 116,892 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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J6 OOD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 OOD, 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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J6 OOD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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