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P829 DFJ

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 DFJ
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 103,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front stabiliser bush worn (steering)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 94,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre perishing inner & outer walls!

oil leak from engine!

steering damper bushes worn (o/s)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,104 miles

both front door mirrors cracked

offside front track rod end cover split

seat upholstery in poor condition

steering drop arm ball joint cover insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2006 79,099 miles

Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both door mirrors cracked

both front seats upholstery in poor condition

bush on steering damper worn

offside front track rod end boot split

steering drop arm ball joint cover insecure

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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P829 DFJ is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P829 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was P829 DFJ registered?

P829 DFJ is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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