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G11 NPN

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

2,798 mi
Last recorded2,798 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 NPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 2,798 miles

Central slight oil leak centre diff

Pass 10 Oct 2024 1,670 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 1,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 1,194 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 11,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,513 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 10,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play TR4 (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 8,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 8,137 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 3,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 167,734 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 167,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Steering damper inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 148,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 148,272 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 144,472 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 144,472 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 140,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 135,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 131,394 miles

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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G11 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G11 NPN, 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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G11 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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