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L16 LRO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,873 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 90,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,857 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 76,922 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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L16 LRO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L16 LRO, 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 L16 LRO registered?

L16 LRO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is L16 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 LRO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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