MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,493 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering Box Arm Ball Joint
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion to under body areas,chassis,suspension and braking components
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
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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L4 NSF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 L4 NSF, 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 L4 NSF?
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What year was L4 NSF registered?
L4 NSF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1998.
Is L4 NSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for L4 NSF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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