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K9 SDO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 SDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Fail 5 Mar 2026 98,217 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear both painted (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 91,571 miles

Emissions not tested Catalyst converters missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

water leak from back of cyl head, [core plug]

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,300 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 86,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 82,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,054 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,247 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,094 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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K9 SDO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K9 SDO, 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 K9 SDO registered?

K9 SDO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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