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293 KTA

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

25,100 mi
Last recorded25,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 KTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 25,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 24,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 24,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive glo plug lamp on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

glo plug light on

Pass 7 Nov 2022 24,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 24,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 24,438 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ns working aswell when os operated (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 24,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut on flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded nut on flexible hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots on drag link bar. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 23,663 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

spare wheel slightly obscure drivers view.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,475 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle centre joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 21,673 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 21,673 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 21,107 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front prop shaft rear joint has slight play.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,572 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 20,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,406 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,406 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 17,766 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in mud obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,628 miles

offside & nearside side steps very rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,211 miles

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

underbody rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2011 14,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

underbody rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,799 miles

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,731 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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293 KTA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 293 KTA, 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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293 KTA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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