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5,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn
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
Exhaust tailpipe holed.Anti slip rubbers on clutch and brake pedals worn through on corners.Oil leaking out of handbrake drum.
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
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.
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)
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)
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
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?
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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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