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B21 DEF

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,195 mi
Last recorded157,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,195 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 155,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,175 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 153,175 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,004 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,139 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 150,139 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 149,211 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak

Offside Front steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,709 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 144,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,362 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,420 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 138,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,354 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 122,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 120,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,884 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 114,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,670 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 109,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 109,912 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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B21 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B21 DEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B21 DEF registered?

B21 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B21 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 DEF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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