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E522 ODE

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,929 mi
Last recorded1,929 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 ODE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 1,929 miles

Long travel handbrake lever

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

Welding repairs to chassis

Pass 15 Jan 2025 831 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 44,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front flooring heavily corroded

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front flooring by pedal box heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 44,880 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Dampness around steering box

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front flooring heavily corroded

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front flooring by pedal box heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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E522 ODE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E522 ODE, 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 E522 ODE registered?

E522 ODE is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is E522 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 ODE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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