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G8 MFT

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,869 mi
Last recorded65,869 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,869 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and back brake discs rusty and worn

Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking diesel bad leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s, o/s, front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and back brake discs rusty and worn

steering damper bushes badly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 14 Feb 2024 65,555 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2023 63,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

steering ball joint dust cover loose

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,167 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering damper loose /play

Fail 6 Aug 2021 60,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering damper loose /play

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material every brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper corroded but secure

underside rusty

underside wax oiled

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,051 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SEVERAL BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS PERISHING

UNDERSIDE WAX OILED

Fail 7 Mar 2019 58,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SEVERAL BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS PERISHING

UNDERSIDE WAX OILED

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,138 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 57,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing STEERING ARM (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 56,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,522 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,052 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear body mounting cross member corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,514 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear body mounting cross member corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,396 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,216 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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G8 MFT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G8 MFT, 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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G8 MFT is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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