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A10 KUR

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 86,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 79,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 77,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,209 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,871 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,416 miles

rear upper ball joint dust cover splitting

Fail 23 Jan 2015 59,415 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

rear upper ball joint dust cover splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2009 196,248 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 191,249 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 191,249 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 182,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 151,165 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A10 KUR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A10 KUR, 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 A10 KUR registered?

A10 KUR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is A10 KUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 KUR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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