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3 PFL

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,856 mi
Last recorded23,856 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 23,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 21,620 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 21,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,748 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 19,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,686 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 1,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 11,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 6,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,559 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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3 PFL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 3 PFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 PFL registered?

3 PFL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 3 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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