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AXI 1804

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,710 mi
Last recorded177,710 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 1804
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 177,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre small lumps intread

Pass 28 May 2012 165,788 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 165,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 155,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 155,060 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 140,873 miles

brake discs worn on front near side rear tryre low on tread inner edgerear exhaust pepper holes slight roughness near side front steering rack brake check

Fail 10 May 2010 140,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake discs worn on front near side rear tryre low on tread inner edgerear exhaust pepper holes slight roughness near side front steering rack brake check

Pass 15 May 2009 126,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2009 126,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff mounting split

Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,639 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 115,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 109,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 102,150 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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AXI 1804 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AXI 1804, 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 AXI 1804 registered?

AXI 1804 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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