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BIG 1110

1998 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

218,754 mi
Last recorded218,754 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 1110
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 218,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

slight oil and transmission leak

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 May 2025 218,742 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

slight oil and transmission leak

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 216,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Dec 2024 216,224 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Feb 2024 205,913 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s + o/s hubs leaking from wiper seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 205,913 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s + o/s hubs leaking from wiper seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 46,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 203,171 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 46,580 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 198,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

o/s headlamp slightly dim

slight play in o/s and n/s steering swivels

Pass 30 Jul 2021 46,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 194,930 miles

Front sphere slight misting oil

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 194,923 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front sphere slight misting oil

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 183,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 178,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 42,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 156,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 148,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,472 miles

Centre Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 137,841 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pipes blacked

n/s/f inner cover nut missing

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,840 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

brake pipes blacked

front plate on dash but readable

n/s/f inner cover nut missing

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,759 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,343 miles

rear prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 125,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,097 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 99,488 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 99,478 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,111 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 89,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 77,579 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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BIG 1110 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 BIG 1110, 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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BIG 1110 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for BIG 1110 shows 38 tests with a 76.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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