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C1 WRM

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 WRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 83,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,567 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S FRONT OUTRIGGER

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,679 miles

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

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

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

rear upper arm fulcrum joint boot slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2020 78,740 miles

Engine oil leak

Light surface corrosion to O/S/R chassis

Rear upper arm ball joint cover starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Mar 2020 78,729 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension component leaking nearside front swivel joint seal (5.3.5 (c))

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

exhaust system poor/thin condition

small hole in offside rear of chassis not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,429 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

Main brake pipe has slight rust spots showing

Slight weep of grease from nearside front swivel seal

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Main brake pipe has slight rust spots showing

Slight weep of grease from nearside front swivel seal

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2014 73,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,598 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,202 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 69,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 66,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,715 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 62,614 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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C1 WRM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 C1 WRM, 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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What year was C1 WRM registered?

C1 WRM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C1 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 WRM 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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