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IJZ 3468

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

291,127 mi
Last recorded291,127 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 3468
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 291,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 291,124 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 287,588 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses fouling on brake pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2024 287,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

both front flexi brake hoses fouling on brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2023 283,534 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 279,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 277,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 274,023 miles

Reverse light not working.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 274,007 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 266,432 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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IJZ 3468 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IJZ 3468, 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 IJZ 3468 registered?

IJZ 3468 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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