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396 HJF

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration396 HJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 94,264 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 94,253 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,255 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 92,247 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,678 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner and outer chassis \chalked/ (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 88,094 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Gusset on chassis in front of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component deformed Steering arm from steering box to N/S hub bent at N/S (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box output ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,273 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,061 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 77,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,551 miles

n/s/r tyre walls deteroirating

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,542 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/r tyre walls deteroirating

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear halfshaft seal weeping oil

Pass 18 Jun 2012 73,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 73,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2011 70,869 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,119 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 66,119 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,334 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

several metal brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,528 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 60,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,387 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,632 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 58,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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396 HJF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 396 HJF, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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396 HJF is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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