MOT Status
ValidMileage
200,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear seats not present at time of test
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting section holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear seats not present at time of test
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G152 TAG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 G152 TAG, 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 G152 TAG registered?
G152 TAG is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is G152 TAG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G152 TAG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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