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8301 HN

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,557 mi
Last recorded176,557 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8301 HN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 176,557 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 176,388 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 176,027 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 176,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 175,224 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 174,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bump stop area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 174,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bump stop area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 171,753 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear halfshaft seal has slight seapage

Pass 23 Aug 2018 169,669 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 169,667 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BATTERY MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2017 166,739 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 166,739 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 162,088 miles

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 162,031 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear hub oil seal leaking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,205 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2013 144,205 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,521 miles

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2012 134,212 miles

oil leak on engine o/side

Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil leak on engine o/side

Pass 17 Jan 2011 128,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 128,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 121,827 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 121,202 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Centre Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

the front propshaft's rear u.j is worn

Fail 5 Jan 2009 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight images just visable

steering box slightly damp

steering quite light oo lock to lock

Pass 5 Jan 2009 113,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both headlight images just visable

steering box slightly damp

steering quite light oo lock to lock

Pass 11 Dec 2007 106,344 miles

borderline play at steering wheel [in steering box]

Fail 7 Dec 2007 106,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

borderline play at steering wheel [in steering box]

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,190 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops missing

steering box slightly damp

vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,920 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,920 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

off/side rear tyre slightly perished

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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8301 HN is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 8301 HN, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8301 HN is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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