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KCH 154

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,285 mi
Last recorded62,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCH 154
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,285 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,145 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2023 61,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,644 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,876 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,876 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,214 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 58,214 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,531 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,531 miles

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

Rear chassis corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tre out os shape inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 54,106 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,715 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,624 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear cross member heavily corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 142,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 142,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,933 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,931 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,931 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,141 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight fluid leak at power steering pipe †

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,851 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

rear wiper split

slight fluid leak at power steering pipe †

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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KCH 154 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KCH 154, 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 KCH 154 registered?

KCH 154 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for KCH 154 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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