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3 PWJ

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,852 mi
Last recorded254,852 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 254,852 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front swivel housing seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear floor corroded

gearbox oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 246,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre perishing to tread

steering box slight dampness

Pass 27 Mar 2024 243,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 237,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

steering box damp

Pass 31 Mar 2022 231,073 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 230,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By top of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By top of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise brake pipes have been greased

Advise handbrake performance just acceptable

Advise underbody and chassis has been under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2021 218,449 miles

Advise whole underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Advise corrosion to brake pipe

Fail 16 Mar 2021 218,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise whole underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

Offside Rear Advise corrosion to brake pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2021 218,053 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering component casing not properly attached front steering ram bush worn (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle upper chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 208,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear x member, o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 208,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis leg in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear x member, o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 195,531 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 189,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 189,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 170,682 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable rubber bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 159,351 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 159,351 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outriggercorrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 146,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 136,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 117,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 114,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,159 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 79,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 75,752 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear uj in front propshaft has slight play.

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 PWJ is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 3 PWJ, 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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3 PWJ is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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