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FXZ 556

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXZ 556
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dampener arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,306 miles

Front hubs have a small weep of grease/ oil

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,372 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,483 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,746 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,698 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,883 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,279 miles

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 86,085 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,695 miles

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

o/s seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 76,695 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,421 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,421 miles

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

advies front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 52,770 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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FXZ 556 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FXZ 556, 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 FXZ 556 registered?

FXZ 556 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is FXZ 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXZ 556 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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