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C165 SSM

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,576 mi
Last recorded35,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 SSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 35,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 35,169 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,816 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 32,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 32,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 31,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,746 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,908 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,047 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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C165 SSM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C165 SSM, 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 C165 SSM registered?

C165 SSM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is C165 SSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C165 SSM shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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