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DEF 13Y

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,257 mi
Last recorded90,257 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEF 13Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 86,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,346 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 73,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,649 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,309 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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DEF 13Y is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DEF 13Y, 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

How do I check the history of DEF 13Y?

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What year was DEF 13Y registered?

DEF 13Y is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is DEF 13Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEF 13Y shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEF 13Y have outstanding finance?

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