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F475 MUD

1998 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,285 mi
Last recorded109,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 106,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 105,343 miles

under body corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,350 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,024 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BAD oil leak from nearside front axle/hub but not on brake discs yet

Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,376 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

nearside front hub seal leaking

rear windows heavily tinted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

nearside hub seal leaking

rear windows heavily tinted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,847 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,841 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,308 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 83,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 62,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,157 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,396 miles

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

DVLA serious damaged marker issued

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,398 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,631 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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F475 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 F475 MUD, 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 F475 MUD registered?

F475 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is F475 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F475 MUD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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