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E9 CJG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,936 mi
Last recorded169,936 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 CJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 169,936 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear bumpstop rubbers missing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 169,936 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing

Fail 20 Oct 2017 169,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r bumpstop rubber missing

Pass 12 May 2016 169,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 169,936 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 169,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 164,828 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 164,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 154,302 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 154,302 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 142,105 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres cuts in tread (no cords showing)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 142,105 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres cuts in tread (no cords showing)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 135,207 miles

OSF hub slight oil leak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,918 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front swivel housing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,918 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight oil leak from offside front swivel housing

Pass 29 Dec 2006 129,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 128,301 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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E9 CJG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E9 CJG, 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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E9 CJG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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