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SNZ 4522

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

241,535 mi
Last recorded241,535 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 4522
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 241,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 239,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 233,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 224,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 212,345 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 204,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 196,168 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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SNZ 4522 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Grey with a 2,495cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 SNZ 4522, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SNZ 4522?

You can check the full history of SNZ 4522 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SNZ 4522 registered?

SNZ 4522 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is SNZ 4522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 4522 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNZ 4522 have outstanding finance?

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