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G738 TTV

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,165 mi
Last recorded186,165 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 TTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 186,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff support dust cover worn

Pass 16 Apr 2025 185,339 miles

STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

TRANSVERSE BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

FRONT DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

GEARBOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUTURAL

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUCTURAL

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SIGNS OFF REAR WHEEL CYLINER LEAKING OFFSIDE

Fail 14 Apr 2025 185,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment MARKED (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SLIGHT OIL LEAK

FRONT DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

GEARBOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUTURAL

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE FLOOR PAN CORRODED NON STRUCTURAL

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SIGNS OFF REAR WHEEL CYLINER LEAKING OFFSIDE

STEERING BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

TRANSVERSE BOX SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 23 May 2024 162,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 162,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 162,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive non structural corrosion to floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Non structural corrosion to floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 162,475 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 160,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,619 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead near brake servo/master cylinder (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 153,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,660 miles

oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 150,660 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 150,255 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 149,341 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 148,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 145,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 137,441 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 137,441 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 132,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 127,190 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 127,153 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 122,122 miles

slight oil leaking from steering box

Pass 8 Mar 2006 118,736 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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G738 TTV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G738 TTV, 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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G738 TTV is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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