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K11 DCO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,326 mi
Last recorded140,326 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 DCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,326 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 140,323 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 139,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,052 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis steering dampner mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,659 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 127,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak plate value 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer chassis steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section above A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section above A frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,409 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 119,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section outer ends either side of chassis corroded(A frame attaches to) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross section outer ends either side of chassis corroded(A frame attaches to) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 112,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.68 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak A frame damper (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper chassis to body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,662 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from center box to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting in front n/s rear wheel heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to painted over

Fail 20 Feb 2019 101,932 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering damper bolt (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all chassis sections painted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,454 miles

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working and lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,982 miles

excessive fuel underside of vehicle but no visual leeks at time of test

oil leak

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,741 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,243 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front tyre slightly perished and scuffed on outer wall

o/s front steering dampener bush worn

o/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 44,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear foglight lens damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,252 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 31,545 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,510 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,200 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,046 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,979 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 25,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,875 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 23,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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K11 DCO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K11 DCO, 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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K11 DCO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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