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1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,705 mi
Last recorded146,705 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 GB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 142,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 138,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,667 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 124,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 119,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear pipe rear tube nut and pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front radius arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,881 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 111,801 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported rear axle mount (3.6.B.1)

Central Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake pad retaining pins worn

Fail 26 Nov 2014 105,188 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake pad retaining pins worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,071 miles

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

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

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

rear seat crossmember corrroded ok for test

Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,071 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear seat crossmember corrroded ok for test

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,452 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 86,452 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,020 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s front mirror damage

Fail 15 Nov 2011 75,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s front mirror damage

Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 67,850 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 53,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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91 GB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 91 GB, 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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91 GB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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