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A11 OOB

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires17 Mar 2027

Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)

Pass rate69%

Mileage

148,275 mi

Last recorded148,275 miles

Recorded on18 Mar 2026

Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OOB

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender

Year1998

ColourGreen

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail

Pass 18 Mar 2026 148,275 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Diff end (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 144,563 miles

Fail 17 Mar 2025 144,561 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2024 144,555 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember N/S + O/S (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 142,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft bearing excessively worn T-box end (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,499 miles

Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outrigger/body mount corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust/tail pipe holed/corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 140,496 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outrigger/body mount corroded/holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Cross member corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust/tail pipe holed/corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 138,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body outrigger/ mount corroded/holed

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in general corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 132,137 miles

Chassis coated in wax oil but signs of corrosion beneath.

Offside Central body mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear 'A' frame ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear 'A' frame mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front hockey stick bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear 'A' frame bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2019 132,137 miles

Fuel tank leaking Tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis coated in wax oil but signs of corrosion beneath.

Offside Central body mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear 'A' frame ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear 'A' frame mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front hockey stick bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear 'A' frame bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 128,251 miles

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,449 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (2.7.4)

Steering damper bush has play

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2017 124,449 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (2.7.4)

Steering damper bush has play

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,123 miles

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,355 miles

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,355 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,517 miles

Pass 12 Sep 2012 105,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver and passenger front tyres are cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

full beam does not stay on but works

rear mud flaps mounting brackets corroded slighly

rear prop shaft rear universal joint has play

steering damper has play in bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,051 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

steering damper bushes have slight movement

Fail 11 Sep 2009 95,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s/r indicator lens is slightly damaged

steering damper bushes have slight movement

Pass 12 Sep 2008 90,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (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

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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A11 OOB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 A11 OOB, 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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A11 OOB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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