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C11 GOF

1997 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

5,407 mi
Last recorded5,407 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 GOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 5,407 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 5,394 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure MOUNT NOT PRESENT (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement WELDING QUALITY IS VERY POOR AND LIKELY TO FAIL (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure NYLOC RETAINER NOT MET (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure MAKING CONTACT WITH N/S/R TYRE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Axle insecure NYLOC RETAINER NOT MET (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft likely to become detached BOLTS LOOSE / DAMAGED AND WRONG SIZE/TYPE (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached NO SECONDARY LOCKING DEVICE TO MOUNTS (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired POOR REPAIR (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached NO SECONDARY LOCKING DEVICE TO MOUNTS (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached NO SECONDARY LOCKING DEVICE TO MOUNTS (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured WELDING QUALITY IS VERY POOR AND LIKELY TO FAIL (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Axle insecure such that functionality is affected TRAILING LINK DOES NOT MEET NYLOC NUT (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached NO SECONDARY LOCKING DEVICE TO MOUNTS (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork BOLTS INSECURE / MISSING / INCORRECT SIZE (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached NO SECONDARY LOCKING DEVICE TO MOUNTS (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear TOWBAR FITTED / NO WIRING OR SOCKET PRESENT TO TEST

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER COVER INSECURE

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central GEARBOX MOUNTING CHASSIS CROSSMEMBER HAS HALF THE REQUIRED FIXINGS AND NO SECONDARY LOCKING TO ALL FIXINGS

Central NO BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO INSECURE PROPSHAFT AND OTHER FAULTS DEEMING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO CARRY OUT THE REQUIRED DECELEROMETER TEST REQUIRED ON A 4X4

Pass 26 Mar 2019 4,395 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 4,383 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bump stops are missing.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 2,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 1,990 miles

Both front hub seals leaking oil

Centre exhaust silencer very corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Slight fraying osf seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 1,990 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear at rear (3.6.B.1)

Both front hub seals leaking oil

Centre exhaust silencer very corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Slight fraying osf seat belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 581 miles

Front tyre sidewalls have small cracks

Nearside Front seat missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Small hole in nsf outrigger

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyre sidewalls have small cracks

Nearside Front seat missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,210 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,270 miles

Exhaust tailpipe holed.Anti slip rubbers on clutch and brake pedals worn through on corners.Oil leaking out of handbrake drum.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 104,650 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,761 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 101,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pedal anti slip rubbers split.Osf seat belt frayed.Dust seal on drop arm ball joint split.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 97,698 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,528 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,962 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 84,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,943 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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C11 GOF is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 C11 GOF, 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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C11 GOF is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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