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WDZ 3252

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,765 mi
Last recorded121,765 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 3252
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 118,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,907 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,306 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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WDZ 3252 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WDZ 3252, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDZ 3252 registered?

WDZ 3252 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is WDZ 3252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDZ 3252 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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