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D9 TWP

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 TWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024
Pass 15 Feb 2023
Pass 17 Nov 2020 190,277 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perrishing on outer wall

Pass 12 Sep 2019 188,957 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2018 185,020 miles

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2017 177,620 miles

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 22 Jun 2016 171,569 miles

Rear door step corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 167,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 162,421 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 162,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 156,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 145,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 138,391 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 138,330 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from diff pinion seal

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,887 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 120,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

a frame ball joint has slight play

engine running fault

signs of fuel leak from top of tank

Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,072 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 101,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Nov 2007 845,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,644 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 65,608 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D9 TWP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D9 TWP, 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 D9 TWP registered?

D9 TWP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for D9 TWP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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