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G10 BNB

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

172,016 mi
Last recorded172,016 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 BNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 172,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 171,563 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 171,555 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 170,124 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 169,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 163,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 163,694 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2019 153,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 153,056 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes affected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,137 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced pattern deteriated (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 145,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Upper Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced pattern deteriated (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,600 miles

Damage greater than 10mm to upper windscreen zone-A but not adversely affecting drivers view

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front shock absorber mounting strut (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,585 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box lower seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing drivers seatbelt (5.2.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre seatbelt catch missing (5.1.1)

Damage greater than 10mm to upper windscreen zone-A but not adversely affecting drivers view

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front shock absorber mounting strut (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis rails (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 132,587 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 129,529 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,202 miles

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

wiper lincage worn

Fail 10 Dec 2014 126,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

wiper lincage worn

front propshaft joint worn

Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,646 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nearside front position lamp

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 5 Dec 2012 117,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,437 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front number plate deteriorated

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

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

both gearbox mountings deteriorated

exhaust tail pipe rusty

hand brake will soon need adjustment

Pass 9 Dec 2011 114,427 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 113,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 110,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 110,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,151 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 103,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 97,919 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,587 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,756 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 83,755 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror glass broken .

Pass 21 Oct 2005 75,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 75,663 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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G10 BNB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 G10 BNB, 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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G10 BNB is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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