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L3 BRC

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,441 mi
Last recorded57,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,441 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,185 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 57,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 56,753 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing cracks /splits in tread all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 56,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing cracks /splits in tread all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,316 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,164 miles

main beam dip switch faulty

undersides, chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,691 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,216 miles

rear cross member and n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,071 miles

rear cross member surface corrosion and centre seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,814 miles

n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,784 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides rear cross member (6.6.6)

n/s/r chassic area surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,941 miles

sidesteps corroded and sharp edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,928 miles

os & ns door steps starting too coorrode

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,243 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres sidewalls perished

rear crossmenber corrosion

side steps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 51,800 miles

Side step rails corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,502 miles

all tyres sidewalls perished

both side steps heavy corrosion

oil pressure switch slight leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,957 miles

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,506 miles

All tyres starting to perish on outer walls.

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,651 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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L3 BRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L3 BRC, 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 L3 BRC registered?

L3 BRC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L3 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 BRC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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