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A157 BNH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,532 mi
Last recorded84,532 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 BNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,164 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 188,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 213,151 miles

near side hub seal weeping rear

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 209,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 209,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 200,596 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 200,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 193,003 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 193,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 178,981 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 178,981 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 169,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 169,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A157 BNH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A157 BNH, 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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A157 BNH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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