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C9 PPL

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,579 mi
Last recorded121,579 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 PPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,579 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 120,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 115,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,748 miles

Offside Front slight leak from rialto joint

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,659 miles

slight leak on NSR axle seal

slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 99,267 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,029 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 97,029 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 92,500 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 61,946 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C9 PPL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C9 PPL, 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 C9 PPL registered?

C9 PPL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is C9 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 PPL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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