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700 DTC

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 DTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,674 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 115,626 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 115,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 114,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 113,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,075 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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700 DTC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 700 DTC, 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 700 DTC registered?

700 DTC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 700 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 DTC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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