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G6 ABH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,795 mi
Last recorded61,795 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 ABH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slight (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play felt at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear dust covers perished x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,487 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Floor area near to seat belt mount corroded/damaged

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Floor area near to seat belt mount corroded/damaged

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 41,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 28,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,020 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 126,431 miles

chassis in poor condition and badly corroded all over

exhaust rear section badly corroded

hole in offside rear body support bracket

Fail 12 May 2009 126,402 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

chassis in poor condition and badly corroded all over

corrosion around offside rear seatbelt mounting hasnt weakened mounting

exhaust rear section badly corroded

hole in offside rear body support bracket

Pass 13 May 2008 111,775 miles

rear chassis corroded and weak will require further welding next year

Fail 18 Apr 2008 111,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

drop arm ball joint gaitor split

unable to open tailgate

whole of rear chassis very badly corroded including aroud tank mounting points

Pass 2 May 2007 97,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 97,797 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 84,240 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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G6 ABH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G6 ABH, 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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G6 ABH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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