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D16 OCC

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,954 mi
Last recorded201,954 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 OCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 201,954 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 201,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 191,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 191,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 183,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 183,632 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 175,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 175,174 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor insecure drivers floor rotten (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 167,723 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2021 167,723 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 156,149 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2019 150,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,889 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 149,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,613 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 147,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front and rear (8.2.2)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 146,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,200 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 142,307 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 142,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 134,087 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2010 126,246 miles

Coolant Level Low

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F rear view mirror broken

Fail 29 Dec 2010 126,246 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Low

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F rear view mirror broken

Pass 11 Sep 2009 113,434 miles

The front wheels rub on the leading arms.

The rear lights flicker slightly when tapped.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,238 miles

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

O/S/Rear tyre perishing.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 102,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

O/S/Rear tyre perishing.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,094 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 96,148 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 96,148 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 86,145 miles

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

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

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

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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D16 OCC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D16 OCC, 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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D16 OCC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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