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G1 HBC

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 HBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,608 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 108,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 107,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 107,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 106,854 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,088 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 105,987 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 105,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,989 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint

Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint

Pass 13 Jan 2017 103,206 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 103,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 99,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,438 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,748 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,732 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 85,115 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,255 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,756 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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G1 HBC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G1 HBC, 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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G1 HBC is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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