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L50 CMO

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,702 mi
Last recorded93,702 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 CMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 93,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,268 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,434 miles

exhaust poor in places.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,832 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,465 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns exhaust manifold/downpipe stud broken.not blowing at test

rear crossmember/nsr chassis rail corroding

slight damage nsf,nsr tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,804 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,190 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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L50 CMO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L50 CMO, 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

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What year was L50 CMO registered?

L50 CMO is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is L50 CMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 CMO shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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