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B7 DSW

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 DSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,118 miles

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2025 56,118 miles

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,038 miles

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 56,036 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 55,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 55,828 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 55,799 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,761 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,498 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,752 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 54,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,471 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance x2 (6.6.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

various areas of corrosion to under side

Pass 7 Sep 2015
Fail 4 Sep 2015

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable tractor joint leaking oil (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,323 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 483,236 miles

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

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

o/s sphere leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,754 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,243 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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B7 DSW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 B7 DSW, 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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B7 DSW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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