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H9 LWC

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,489 mi
Last recorded108,489 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 LWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,489 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,421 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,205 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 93,734 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 91,913 miles

handbrake lever, slightly loose

rear innerpads worn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 91,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever, slightly loose

rear innerpads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 78,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 78,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,266 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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H9 LWC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H9 LWC, 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 H9 LWC registered?

H9 LWC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is H9 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 LWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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