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D13 FRY

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

192,985 mi
Last recorded192,985 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 FRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 192,985 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when stop lights applied with possition lights off. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Not adjusting. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working when possition lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive metal pipe for clutch master cylinder wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 191,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 191,102 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 189,333 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 189,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg is holed and corroded on underside , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member has multiple holes in front and rear of member marked with yellow chalk, cross member is substantially weakend (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 187,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Dec 2021 186,185 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake performance only just passing required criteria

Fail 2 Dec 2021 186,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 181,189 miles

Brake pedal travel long but not to excess

Handbrake travel long but not to excess

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle yolk bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 181,182 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal travel long but not to excess

Handbrake travel long but not to excess

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle yolk bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 172,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 172,398 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 151,968 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 133,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 108,006 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2015 108,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2014 96,924 miles

moisture in the offside front headlight

nearside rear top shockabsorber bush becoming worn

noise in the clutch area

wear in the nearside front wiper arm boss

Pass 20 May 2013 85,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 82,058 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 82,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leaks apparent

screw in the nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 76,871 miles

engine oil leaks apparent

Pass 21 May 2010 73,526 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 73,526 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 70,549 miles

bolt missing at back of exhaust manifold

slight fluid weep on the steering box

wear in the front propshaft rear uj

Pass 22 May 2008 63,987 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,504 miles

air box is loose

offside front and offside rear tyres are approaching the wear bars

Pass 25 May 2006 54,661 miles

slight wear in nearside front trackrod end

slight wear in steering box trackrod end

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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D13 FRY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D13 FRY, 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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D13 FRY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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