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F1 LRO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

7,397 mi
Last recorded7,397 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 7,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 7,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 6,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 5,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier is corroded and starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel carrier is corroded and starting to deteriate

Pass 29 May 2013 2,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,327 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak, may be radiator. Needs under trays removing to check.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,194 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 788,289 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 58,890 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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F1 LRO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F1 LRO, 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 F1 LRO registered?

F1 LRO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is F1 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 LRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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