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G2 DEF

1997 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,160 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,493 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,086 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,064 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 40,467 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 33,643 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 12,871 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 12,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,404 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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G2 DEF is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G2 DEF, 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 G2 DEF registered?

G2 DEF is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is G2 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 DEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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