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A11 UNM

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,488 miles

exhaust blowing and corroded

front pads getting low

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,422 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 70,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 24 May 2013 70,000 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,488 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 64,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,139 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,106 miles

rear inner brake pads appear low

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

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

Oil leak

cuts in front tyre sidewalls

Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,105 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

cuts in front tyre sidewalls

noise from engine

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

rear side facing seats bottoms damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

rear side facing seats bottoms damaged

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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A11 UNM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A11 UNM, 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 A11 UNM registered?

A11 UNM is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is A11 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 UNM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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