1997 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 9900 HJ
1997 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 145,205 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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9900 HJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 145,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
9900 HJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Defender (9900 HJ) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
9900 HJ Mileage History
- 13/06/2023142,717 mi
- 17/07/2024144,292 mi+1,575 mi
- 24/07/2024144,293 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2025144,830 mi+537 mi
- 21/07/2026145,205 mi+375 mi
Average of roughly 801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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