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TIW 8522

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Black Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires8 Jul 2027

Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,549 mi

Last recorded222,549 miles

Recorded on22 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 8522

MakeLand Rover

Model90 Defender TDI

Year1997

ColourBlack

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail

Pass 22 Jun 2026 222,549 miles

Pass 3 Jul 2025 218,070 miles

Fail 2 Jul 2025 218,042 miles

Pass 9 Jul 2024 211,171 miles

Pass 27 Apr 2023 202,108 miles

Pass 6 May 2022 197,983 miles

Fail 7 Mar 2022 197,934 miles

Pass 21 Feb 2020 194,030 miles

Fail 17 Feb 2020 194,029 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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TIW 8522 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 TIW 8522, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TIW 8522 registered?

TIW 8522 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is TIW 8522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIW 8522 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TIW 8522 have outstanding finance?

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