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AKZ 8154

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,855 mi
Last recorded96,855 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8154
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,855 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 96,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight leak steering box

slight wear steering damper bush

Fail 11 Nov 2024 93,093 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight leak steering box

slight wear steering damper bush

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,438 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wishbone mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 86,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 83,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,027 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight damage to front seat belt webbing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,981 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 71,946 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,617 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,382 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,344 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,528 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,273 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 53,258 miles

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

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,705 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 43,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,339 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,631 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,508 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,502 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AKZ 8154 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AKZ 8154, 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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AKZ 8154 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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