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E20 SCB

1998 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,118 mi
Last recorded234,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 SCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 234,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear outer door handle loose/damaged but still functions

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 232,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 229,456 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 226,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 219,914 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 216,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 213,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 210,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 204,662 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 204,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 197,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 185,601 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 185,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 167,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 167,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 144,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2013 144,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 127,253 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 127,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS ONLY 50 PER CENT VERTICAL

Pass 12 May 2011 101,371 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 101,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 77,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,594 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,177 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

main joint & nearside track rod end boots split

nearside track rod end squeeking?

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,177 miles

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

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

main joint & nearside track rod end boots split

nearside track rod end squeeking?

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,654 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 44,551 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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E20 SCB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E20 SCB, 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 E20 SCB registered?

E20 SCB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E20 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 SCB shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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