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G15 CDP

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 CDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 85,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 85,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,665 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,655 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out rigger as marked behind wheel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 825,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm bush (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 118,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 118,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s seat belt frayed

slight oil leak on n/s swivel joint

slight play in steering idler arms

Fail 21 Mar 2015 118,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s seat belt frayed

slight oil leak on n/s swivel joint

slight play in steering idler arms

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,956 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,198 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,469 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 99,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 91,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front hub seal weaping

suspect power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 86,361 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 86,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,053 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 17 Mar 2007 75,341 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight wear in near side rear axle support bar bush

Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,211 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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G15 CDP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G15 CDP, 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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G15 CDP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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