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XDZ 9734

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,885 mi
Last recorded251,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 9734
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 251,885 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 251,801 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 244,484 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 234,389 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 234,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 228,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 227,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 224,917 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 224,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 219,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 217,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 215,522 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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XDZ 9734 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDZ 9734, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XDZ 9734?

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What year was XDZ 9734 registered?

XDZ 9734 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is XDZ 9734 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDZ 9734 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDZ 9734 have outstanding finance?

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