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7609 CD

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7609 CD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,606 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,605 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,564 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 66,564 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,328 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,043 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,456 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 59,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,096 miles

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

diesal tank damp near side rear

Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,140 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,802 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,049 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,078 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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7609 CD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 7609 CD, 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 7609 CD registered?

7609 CD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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