MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,720 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
oil leak.
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
oil leak.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
oil around steering box drop arm but no leaks evident at time of test
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
oil around steering box drop arm but no leaks evident at time of test
oil around drop arm from power steering box
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
G16 ASK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 G16 ASK, 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
How do I check the history of G16 ASK?
You can check the full history of G16 ASK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G16 ASK registered?
G16 ASK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1997.
Is G16 ASK safe to buy?
The MOT history for G16 ASK shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G16 ASK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G16 ASK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.