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534 CBP

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration534 CBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,377 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 95,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 94,671 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 94,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 92,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,809 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,809 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,228 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,228 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis after rear trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 85,267 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,184 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side mirror insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side mirror insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,976 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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534 CBP 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 71.4%.

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 534 CBP, 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 534 CBP registered?

534 CBP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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The MOT history for 534 CBP shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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