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PHZ 313

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,820 mi
Last recorded187,820 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 313
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 187,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 186,966 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 186,477 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 186,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 184,917 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 184,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 181,656 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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PHZ 313 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHZ 313, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of PHZ 313?

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What year was PHZ 313 registered?

PHZ 313 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is PHZ 313 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 313 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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