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D3 FFX

1998 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,346 mi
Last recorded181,346 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 FFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 181,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 179,116 miles

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

Rear service brake efforts are low - efficiency only just met

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 174,730 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 174,728 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 171,614 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 162,489 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 162,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 159,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 156,021 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 148,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 141,515 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 137,163 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 132,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 122,735 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,769 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 103,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 103,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 90,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,050 miles

center draglink slight play

Fail 22 May 2006 60,725 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 60,725 miles

oil leak

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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D3 FFX is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D3 FFX, 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 D3 FFX registered?

D3 FFX is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is D3 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 FFX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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