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G13 LAN

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,022 mi
Last recorded195,022 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 195,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just behind centre silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 195,022 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just behind centre silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 194,217 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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 194,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 192,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 192,393 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 189,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 186,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 186,558 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 181,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 175,375 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 170,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 166,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 160,492 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 152,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 152,188 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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G13 LAN is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G13 LAN, 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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G13 LAN is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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