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152 GMO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Turquoise Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,573 mi
Last recorded142,573 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration152 GMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 140,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 138,201 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,281 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both n/s/ and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 126,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,850 miles

Adv tyres starting to crack/perish

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,172 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,150 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 106,150 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,408 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front swivel joint housings have a slight leak from a seal

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 98,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear no plate slightly covered by ladder

Fail 20 Nov 2008 98,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear no plate slightly covered by ladder

Pass 22 Nov 2007 96,316 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,358 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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152 GMO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Turquoise with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 152 GMO, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 152 GMO registered?

152 GMO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 152 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 152 GMO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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