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ECL 56

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,275 mi
Last recorded144,275 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECL 56
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,275 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 140,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,873 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,883 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,615 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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ECL 56 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ECL 56, 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

How do I check the history of ECL 56?

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What year was ECL 56 registered?

ECL 56 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is ECL 56 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECL 56 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECL 56 have outstanding finance?

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