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C15 PCB

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,712 mi
Last recorded191,712 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 PCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 191,712 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 185,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 179,950 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 173,655 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 168,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 160,173 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 155,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,106 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 141,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 134,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 128,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,012 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 120,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 99,861 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,161 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 87,029 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,423 miles

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

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C15 PCB 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 87.5%.

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 C15 PCB, 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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C15 PCB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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