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CUI 452

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUI 452
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026
Fail 5 Jun 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 953,790 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024
Fail 4 Jun 2024

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside body mount corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2022

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021
Pass 6 Jun 2020 90,567 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,004 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel cradle corrosion

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,762 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,379 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Fail 25 Aug 2016 82,378 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 Aug 2015

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering box started to leak

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,778 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering box started to leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s bush in steering damper deteriorating

slight leak from steering box

slight play in rear shock top bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has started to leak.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has started to leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,883 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CUI 452 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CUI 452, 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 CUI 452 registered?

CUI 452 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is CUI 452 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUI 452 shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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