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478 CBY

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 CBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 158,831 miles

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 144,431 miles

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

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

o/s/f hub seal slight sweat

Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,072 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 140,072 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction wiper arms parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn long bar holds axle secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 136,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 136,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,838 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,947 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,667 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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478 CBY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel 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 478 CBY, 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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478 CBY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 478 CBY safe to buy?

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