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R958 XSW

1998 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Unknown88,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 XSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 121,580 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 121,029 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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R958 XSW is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc 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 R958 XSW, 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 R958 XSW registered?

R958 XSW is a 1998 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R958 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 XSW 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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