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K253 PGK

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,990 mi
Last recorded200,990 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 PGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 200,990 miles

wipers not self parking

Fail 23 Jan 2026 200,990 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

wipers not self parking

Pass 29 Jan 2025 200,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 200,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 193,198 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2023 188,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 151,617 miles

welding repairs to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2017 145,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,721 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 127,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,566 miles

engine just starting too smoke.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness around fuel tank

offside drop arm boot split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 96,346 miles

offside front drop arm balljoint gaiter split

rear cross beam corroded

welding repairs to rear cross member

Pass 29 Sep 2009 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,165 miles

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

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

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

slight play in steering drop arm balljoints

Pass 23 May 2007 63,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 49,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K253 PGK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K253 PGK, 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 K253 PGK registered?

K253 PGK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is K253 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K253 PGK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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