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L222 EMP

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,480 mi
Last recorded147,480 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 EMP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 147,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 145,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 142,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 140,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 133,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 131,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 125,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2012 144,086 miles

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.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 144,086 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 134,326 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 134,210 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 123,749 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,473 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 82,926 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 82,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 82,897 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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