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C16 CGM

1997 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,581 mi
Last recorded221,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 CGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 221,581 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 221,581 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 217,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 217,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 212,341 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 209,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 206,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 204,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 201,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 199,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 196,649 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 192,852 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 189,800 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 189,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 186,734 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 186,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 181,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 178,147 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 178,147 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 168,462 miles

front to rear and over axle metal brake pipes rusting

off side and near side front bubs leaking oil

off side and near side rear chassis rails inside faces starting to rust

slight power steering fluid leak

very little reserve parking brake travel

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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C16 CGM is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C16 CGM, 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 C16 CGM registered?

C16 CGM is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is C16 CGM safe to buy?

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