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274D586

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,150 mi
Last recorded122,150 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274D586
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,150 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,150 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,584 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 121,572 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 113,954 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 113,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,027 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,003 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 99,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,961 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,801 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

265/75/16

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2009 77,911 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,318 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,050 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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274D586 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 274D586, 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 274D586 registered?

274D586 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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