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7 NTH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,572 mi
Last recorded98,572 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 NTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,284 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 95,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,099 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 90,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 88,067 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Loose wiring around steering column.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 80,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,019 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,370 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,370 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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7 NTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 7 NTH, 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 7 NTH registered?

7 NTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 7 NTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 NTH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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