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F15 RJD

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

261,647 mi
Last recorded261,647 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 RJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 261,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 250,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 241,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 233,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 224,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 215,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 205,115 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 205,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 196,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in black wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 186,680 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2018 186,678 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2017 177,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 176,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 166,686 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 154,593 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 144,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 135,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 127,380 miles

front discs worn

headlight images slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

trailer socket poorly located

Pass 14 Jan 2011 121,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

n/s/r seat belt plastic cover missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 105,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,744 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 97,744 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 87,772 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 87,772 miles

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

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

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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F15 RJD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F15 RJD, 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 F15 RJD registered?

F15 RJD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is F15 RJD safe to buy?

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