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R704 OUS

1998 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,259 mi
Last recorded5,259 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Unknown88,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 OUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 5,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 4,850 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 4,790 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 4,120 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 2,982 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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R704 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 88,467 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R704 OUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R704 OUS registered?

R704 OUS is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R704 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 OUS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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