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R105 PEW

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 PEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 89,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,033 miles

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

chassis and cab heavy undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,954 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 83,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 80,247 miles

Vehicle Wax-oiled Throughout

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 79,062 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,900 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 78,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,721 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,286 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,326 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,663 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,677 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,335 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 61,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,771 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,771 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,271 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 58,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

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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R105 PEW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R105 PEW, 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 R105 PEW registered?

R105 PEW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R105 PEW safe to buy?

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