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A200 NAG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,120 mi
Last recorded92,120 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA200 NAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,120 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 90,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal failed. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Crushed. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link ball joint clamp not fitted correctly.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 87,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 87,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,396 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 85,383 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in grease (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 83,526 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 67,985 miles

Central 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 11 May 2018 58,990 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 58,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,992 miles

crack in top n/s of windscreen

rear shocks, lower bushes starting to wear and slight movement

slight movement in o/s rear hub

tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,992 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

crack in top n/s of windscreen

rear shocks, lower bushes starting to wear and slight movement

slight movement in o/s rear hub

tyre sidewalls showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,974 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 31,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight oil weep on o/s/r hub seal

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,376 miles

slight oil weep on o/s/r hub seal

Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 21,029 miles

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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A200 NAG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A200 NAG, 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 A200 NAG registered?

A200 NAG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is A200 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A200 NAG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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