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D5 OTH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,642 mi
Last recorded31,642 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 OTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 31,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,423 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,377 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,120 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear fog light not very bright

Fail 8 Aug 2008 31,120 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

hand brake lever has long travel

rear fog light not very bright

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,678 miles

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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D5 OTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D5 OTH, 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 D5 OTH registered?

D5 OTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is D5 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 OTH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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