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L25 TUL

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,356 mi
Last recorded174,356 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 TUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 174,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 174,231 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 173,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 173,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 173,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 172,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 169,722 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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L25 TUL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L25 TUL, 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

How do I check the history of L25 TUL?

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What year was L25 TUL registered?

L25 TUL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L25 TUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 TUL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L25 TUL have outstanding finance?

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