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46 CK

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,416 mi
Last recorded43,416 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 CK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,416 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 43,416 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front bolts - all (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,338 miles

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

slight free play steering damper bush

Fail 11 Aug 2017 43,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/front silencer flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box drag link end (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight free play steering damper bush

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,070 miles

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,337 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 180,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 148,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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46 CK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 46 CK, 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 46 CK registered?

46 CK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is 46 CK safe to buy?

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