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F9 MUD

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,357 mi
Last recorded145,357 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 144,656 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,452 miles

both front door steps corroded

both front tractor joints slightly leaking

corrosion under body and chassis

oil leak from transfer boc and rear diff

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,073 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tractor joints slightly leaking

corrosion both door steps

oil leak from transfer box and rear diff

surface corrosion under body and chassis

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

surface corrosion under body , body / doors ,exhaust , brakes , steering and suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 140,688 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear oil leak from diff

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,587 miles

all suspension coil springs are corroded

both front shock absorbers are corroded

nsr body area is corroded where is secures to the out rigger

rear crossmember is corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 140,587 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all suspension coil springs are corroded

both front shock absorbers are corroded

engine oil filter is weaping oil

front propshaft front universal joint has slight play

nsr body area is corroded where is secures to the out rigger

rear crossmember is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake servo unit is corroded

front metal power steering pipes are corroded

rear crossmember and tow bar fixing area corroded corroded

rear out riggers on the chassis (in front of the back wheels)are corrode

suspension springs are corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 134,609 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at an angle slightly at the nsr brake caliper (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)

all suspension coil springs are corroded

rear crossmember section corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 131,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 127,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 123,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 106,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate damaged

handbrake lever near end of working travel

Fail 28 Sep 2007 106,355 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate damaged

handbrake lever near end of working travel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,213 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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F9 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F9 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 F9 MUD registered?

F9 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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The MOT history for F9 MUD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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