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1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

183,259 mi
Last recorded183,259 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 SUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 183,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 180,849 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 180,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 177,313 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has pin holes and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

small chips in screen

Pass 11 Dec 2021 171,810 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 171,732 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 166,218 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 160,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,502 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 141,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,637 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 133,400 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 128,127 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 128,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 124,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 121,871 miles

slight oil leak and play o/s/front hub

Fail 19 Jan 2011 121,871 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak and play o/s/front hub

Pass 7 Nov 2009 118,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 98,451 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 52,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 49,090 miles

Exhaust rubbing on gearbox

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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G4 SUV is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G4 SUV, 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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G4 SUV is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for G4 SUV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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