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D9 WLF

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11 mi
Last recorded11 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 WLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2023 11 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 131,187 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2020 131,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 131,115 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,066 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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D9 WLF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WLF, 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 D9 WLF registered?

D9 WLF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D9 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D9 WLF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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