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G4 WTW

1997 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 150,668 miles

Evidence of fuel leak at fuel tank area. No leak at time of test.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 147,780 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES AND RUBBER MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OLD AND CRACKING.

OIL LEAKING AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY.

WINDSCREEN WIPER MECHANISM WORN.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 147,755 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES AND RUBBER MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OLD AND CRACKING.

OIL LEAKING AROUND NEARSIDE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY.

WINDSCREEN WIPER MECHANISM WORN.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 143,121 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 132,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,485 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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G4 WTW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G4 WTW, 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 G4 WTW registered?

G4 WTW is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is G4 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 WTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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