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E6 VES

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 VES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 138,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pittman arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 136,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 135,896 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 134,924 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2021 133,553 miles

Oil leak underside, belly pans fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 130,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 126,940 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,321 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,049 miles

Ball joint has slight play DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,650 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 119,650 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,023 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,641 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,064 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside door mirror glass cracked but not affecting drivers view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,379 miles

slight play at drop arm fixing

Fail 4 Oct 2011 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front no, plate cracked,offside mirror glass cracked,air filter box loose,rear shockabsorber top bushes worn,offside step panel corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,639 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 85,882 miles

Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,955 miles

drop arm ball joint cover split is rusty in side

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 73,754 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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E6 VES is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E6 VES, 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 E6 VES registered?

E6 VES is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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