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SDZ 5997

1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 5997
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2024 117,656 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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SDZ 5997 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDZ 5997, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SDZ 5997 registered?

SDZ 5997 is a 1995 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 January 1995.

Is SDZ 5997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDZ 5997 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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