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C6 VHT

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,421 mi
Last recorded38,421 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 38,421 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 36,577 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 34,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 31,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015
Fail 22 Oct 2015

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

water pump leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2014

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust deteroirating

osf tyre perished on side wall

Fail 19 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust deteroirating

osf tyre perished on side wall

Fail 20 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs have light surface corrosion from lack of use

Pass 20 Nov 2013

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs have light surface corrosion from lack of use

Pass 28 Nov 2012

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009
Fail 25 Nov 2009

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,533 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 14,120 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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C6 VHT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C6 VHT, 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 C6 VHT registered?

C6 VHT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is C6 VHT safe to buy?

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