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F4 BLR

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,309 mi
Last recorded27,309 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 27,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 24,870 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 20,559 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 15,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 15,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 10,779 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 10,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 8,517 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 7,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 7,223 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 6,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 5,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 4,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,047 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 22,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 17,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

nearside front spot lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,097 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,914 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 28,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,856 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,637 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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F4 BLR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F4 BLR, 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 F4 BLR registered?

F4 BLR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for F4 BLR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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