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369 EOE

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,747 mi
Last recorded207,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration369 EOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 207,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 207,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 204,258 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside front foot well corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 202,479 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2019 189,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 179,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 179,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 167,730 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front floor area slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 158,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 7.50R16 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 146,010 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 137,074 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 137,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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369 EOE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 369 EOE, 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 369 EOE registered?

369 EOE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 369 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 369 EOE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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