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50 VXH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,710 mi
Last recorded60,710 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 VXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front tracta hubs slight misting of oil

unable to fully inspect exhaust system due to under panels fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 58,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect exhaust system due to under shields fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 58,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

unable to fully inspect exhaust system due to under shields fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,812 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,636 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 45,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,914 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 41,433 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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50 VXH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,998cc petrol 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 50 VXH, 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 50 VXH registered?

50 VXH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 50 VXH safe to buy?

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