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K90 SPK

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 SPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 93,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,934 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,238 miles

both side windows tinted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,705 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,268 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both side door glasses tinted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,268 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both side door glasses tinted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,965 miles

Front front windows tinted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,268 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,471 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,433 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,221 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,209 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,616 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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K90 SPK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 K90 SPK, 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

How do I check the history of K90 SPK?

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What year was K90 SPK registered?

K90 SPK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is K90 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K90 SPK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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