MOT Status
ValidMileage
147,480 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Oil leak ()
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering box drop arm has slight play at joint.
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
tow bar removed, rear structure corroded now out side area's
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front pads getting down
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L222 EMP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 L222 EMP, 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 L222 EMP registered?
L222 EMP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1998.
Is L222 EMP safe to buy?
The MOT history for L222 EMP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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