MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
o/s/f hub seal leaking
slight play o/s/f swivel bearing
parking brake only just met requirements
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
wipers slightly deteriorated
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
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
steering box has slight leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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