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FSU 662

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,831 mi
Last recorded4,831 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 662
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 4,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 4,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 4,447 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 4,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 4,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 4,004 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 3,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 3,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 3,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 3,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 3,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,593 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 3,358 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,202 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,128 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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FSU 662 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FSU 662, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSU 662?

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What year was FSU 662 registered?

FSU 662 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is FSU 662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 662 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSU 662 have outstanding finance?

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