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VIW 7971

1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,546 mi
Last recorded152,546 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 7971
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 152,546 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 152,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 141,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 131,979 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 131,221 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,986 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,771 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 92,745 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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VIW 7971 is a 1998 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 VIW 7971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VIW 7971?

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What year was VIW 7971 registered?

VIW 7971 is a 1998 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is VIW 7971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 7971 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 VIW 7971 have outstanding finance?

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