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K26 EAG

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,137 mi
Last recorded166,137 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 166,137 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear cab brace/crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2026 166,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear cab brace/crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2013 161,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 147,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 136,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 130,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 124,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 117,000 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 108,207 miles

condition of all seat belts

Pass 29 Dec 2005 96,794 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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K26 EAG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K26 EAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K26 EAG registered?

K26 EAG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K26 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 EAG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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