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K5 RRS

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 RRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 158,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,678 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR DIFFS WEEPING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 156,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,218 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspect play in hub bearing assy

Fail 26 Oct 2021 152,162 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspect play in hub bearing assy

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,620 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

rear spring mounts slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2020 150,620 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2019 157,711 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

near side rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 144,181 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED SLIGHTLY (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 140,662 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 140,659 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm SLIGHT MOVEMENT (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL ()

Oil leak REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 135,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front diff leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 6 Nov 2014 131,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 126,686 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 126,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 122,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 122,734 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 118,365 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 110,952 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,848 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,410 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 95,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 66,403 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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K5 RRS is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K5 RRS, 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 K5 RRS registered?

K5 RRS is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is K5 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 RRS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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