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WJI 1798

1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1798
MakeLand Rover
Model90 Defender TDI
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2025 95,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 88,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 85,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,088 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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WJI 1798 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJI 1798, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJI 1798?

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What year was WJI 1798 registered?

WJI 1798 is a 1997 Land Rover 90 Defender TDI, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is WJI 1798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 1798 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJI 1798 have outstanding finance?

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