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DIG 3035

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,415 mi
Last recorded171,415 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 3035
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 170,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 169,083 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,590 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 166,917 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,779 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,734 miles

n/s/f hub seal leaking

o/s/f hub seal leaking

slight play o/s/f swivel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 158,294 miles

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2018 158,294 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,618 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passengers front (5.2.2b)

front discs pitted and scored

front propshaft joint has slight play

rear discs pitted and scored

Fail 6 Oct 2016 156,618 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed passengers front (5.2.2b)

front discs pitted and scored

front propshaft joint has slight play

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 11 Aug 2015 155,455 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 155,445 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 151,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,676 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 135,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,805 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 128,805 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 124,027 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 119,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 113,836 miles

steering box has slight leak

Fail 29 Aug 2006 113,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering box has slite leak

Pass 23 Aug 2005 104,866 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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DIG 3035 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DIG 3035, 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 DIG 3035 registered?

DIG 3035 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is DIG 3035 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 3035 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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