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A371 MWD

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

7,200 mi
Last recorded7,200 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 MWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 7,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 5,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 3,618 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 3,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022
Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUT RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 98,012 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,834 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 99,717 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,920 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 93,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 88,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 81,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A371 MWD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A371 MWD, 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 A371 MWD registered?

A371 MWD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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