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J90 LWL

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

190,263 mi
Last recorded190,263 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 LWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 190,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 186,128 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 182,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 177,080 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 164,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 164,813 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 160,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 154,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 154,452 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,778 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 140,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 126,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 119,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 107,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 95,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 53,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 52,986 miles

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

underside of vehicle is muddy

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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J90 LWL is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J90 LWL, 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 J90 LWL registered?

J90 LWL is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is J90 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 LWL shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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