MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both sides - swivel housing seals leaking grease – monitor and repair as necessary
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front both sides - swivel housing seals leaking grease – monitor and repair as necessary
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive round transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Borderline pass drivers floor welding repair
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Floor excessively deteriorated drivers footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Position lamp not working all position lamps not working due to switch missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position headlamp/position lamp switch missing (4.2.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps due to switch (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front track rod ends split pins slightly defective, advise replacing
oil level low
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GWD 181 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 GWD 181, 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 GWD 181 registered?
GWD 181 is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is GWD 181 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GWD 181 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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