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E4 GNG

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

190,254 mi
Last recorded190,254 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 190,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 189,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 189,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 189,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 188,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 187,520 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 187,520 miles

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 186,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 185,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 184,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 182,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 181,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 180,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 179,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 177,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 176,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 175,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 174,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight engine oil leak

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 18 Aug 2008 170,329 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 156,339 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 156,291 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 138,820 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 135,820 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

power steering pipes coroded into box

Pass 17 Aug 2005 121,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 121,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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E4 GNG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E4 GNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E4 GNG registered?

E4 GNG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is E4 GNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 GNG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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