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NHZ 2087

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,180 mi
Last recorded177,180 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 2087
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 177,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 1,778,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 174,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 172,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 168,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 150,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 150,568 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 141,022 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 140,962 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender TDI?

Based on 2,694 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
2,494
Miles/Year
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 9
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 9
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 8
fog lamp not working 8
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NHZ 2087 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NHZ 2087, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NHZ 2087?

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What year was NHZ 2087 registered?

NHZ 2087 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is NHZ 2087 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHZ 2087 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NHZ 2087 have outstanding finance?

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