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BAG 601S

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 601S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 197,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 196,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 195,427 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 191,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe holed

Rear suspension and panels rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2022 191,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe holed

Rear suspension and panels rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 178,529 miles

Rear chassis is rusty nearside and offside

Fail 14 Jan 2021 178,478 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear chassis is rusty nearside and offside

Pass 10 Jul 2019 163,389 miles

Offside Front Lower panel slight corrosion ,out of prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2018 156,551 miles

Offside steering dust cover, starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,600 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 129,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 129,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 12,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2011 116,861 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 116,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,325 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in front steering ball joint

Pass 18 Dec 2008 83,269 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 75,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,167 miles

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,780 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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BAG 601S is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 BAG 601S, 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 BAG 601S registered?

BAG 601S is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is BAG 601S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 601S 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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