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4 NWB

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,086 mi
Last recorded170,086 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 NWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 170,086 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axkle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 170,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 168,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 167,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 165,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front lower bulk head corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 164,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower bulkhead corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 162,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 162,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 161,437 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 161,437 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 157,864 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 157,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour amber (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame balljoint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 156,444 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 155,743 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 155,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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4 NWB 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4 NWB, 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 4 NWB registered?

4 NWB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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