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D6 VDR

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,181 mi
Last recorded173,181 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 VDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 173,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 165,348 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,467 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 121,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,029 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 114,029 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,999 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,990 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis slightly corroded

slight oil leak in engine bay

Pass 10 Feb 2017 94,883 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake pads approximately half worn

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,878 miles

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

Cover on back of alternator loose on engine (rattling)

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front brake pads approximately half worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight power steering fluid leak

Viscous fan coupling/bearing worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 92,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,665 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 86,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 77,028 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,436 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 66,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns/f mudflap insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,702 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lamp broken

Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,666 miles

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

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

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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D6 VDR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D6 VDR, 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 D6 VDR registered?

D6 VDR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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