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BNZ 8975

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8975
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,101 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced xmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 101,914 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,736 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,764 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,277 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,893 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 79,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,596 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,651 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,801 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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BNZ 8975 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 BNZ 8975, 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 BNZ 8975 registered?

BNZ 8975 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is BNZ 8975 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 8975 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 8975 have outstanding finance?

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