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E15 DEF

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,781 mi
Last recorded26,781 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 26,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 26,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 26,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 26,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019
Pass 13 Feb 2018
Pass 14 Feb 2017
Pass 8 Jan 2016

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2015

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014
Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,100 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,860 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,947 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 168,939 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 15,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 5,297 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 22,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 21,284 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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E15 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E15 DEF, 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 E15 DEF?

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What year was E15 DEF registered?

E15 DEF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is E15 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 DEF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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