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E15 TGR

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,969 mi
Last recorded166,969 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 TGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 150,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 140,156 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,454 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 135,355 miles

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

fresh under seal in areas were welding has been carried out

parking brake lever lot of travel

possible oil leak from front differential area

Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm from steering box joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake lever lot of travel

possible oil leak from front differential area

Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 127,071 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front vents corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2018 127,070 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front vents corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

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 TGR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGR, 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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E15 TGR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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