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VJI 3159

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,225 mi
Last recorded147,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 3159
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,225 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,421 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 145,349 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023
Fail 14 Feb 2023
Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 130,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 129,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,945 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 125,677 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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VJI 3159 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red 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 VJI 3159, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJI 3159 registered?

VJI 3159 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is VJI 3159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJI 3159 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.

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