1998 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Petrol · A1 RBC
1998 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 12,369 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A1 RBC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 12,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A1 RBC MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (A1 RBC) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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