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K999 VOK

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,702 mi
Last recorded42,702 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 VOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 42,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,251 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 41,808 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 41,123 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 40,867 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 40,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 40,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,817 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 37,817 miles

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

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

Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 36,149 miles

oil leaks around rear of engine

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,352 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,351 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise nearside front steering arm track rod end gaiter deteriorating

advise nearside wiper split will need attention soon

advise rear axle upper stabilser ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 26,226 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 21,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2011 17,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,806 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,795 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 10,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,494 miles

o/s belt worn

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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K999 VOK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K999 VOK, 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 K999 VOK registered?

K999 VOK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is K999 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 VOK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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