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A676 GAL

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA676 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 92,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,812 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,815 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,619 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 59,619 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,298 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 48,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A676 GAL is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A676 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A676 GAL registered?

A676 GAL is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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