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L50 TUT

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

208,743 mi
Last recorded208,743 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 TUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 208,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 206,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 206,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 204,125 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2022 204,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is twisted (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 201,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2020 198,111 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front propshaft front u/j slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 195,261 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2018 191,140 miles

All steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Engine oil leak

Slight leak from power steering

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 186,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 181,673 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2015 179,898 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 178,518 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 178,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 175,629 miles

rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 170,702 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL.REAR EXHAUST HOLED AND CORRODED.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 170,694 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL.REAR EXHAUST HOLED AND CORRODED.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 164,275 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 164,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside screen wash jet inoperative

Pass 1 Jun 2010 158,236 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 158,220 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 141,242 miles

slight oil leakage from steering box.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 141,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leakage from steering box.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 132,280 miles

drivers seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 123,912 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 123,912 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front tractor joint has started to leak. †

Offside rear tyre is wearing uneven around the inner tread.

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 TUT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TUT, 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 L50 TUT registered?

L50 TUT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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