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D7 BHP

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 BHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,535 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Fail 10 Jun 2026 104,528 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEARSIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Pass 3 Jun 2025 104,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEAR/SIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO MIDDLE CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OTHER MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 104,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting AND BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEAR/SIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO MIDDLE CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OTHER MOUNTINGS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 103,393 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEAR/SIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 100,691 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK NEAR/SIDE REAR HUB SEAL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS/MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,942 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rusty underside

Fail 1 Feb 2021 90,997 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,730 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH MIDDLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,667 miles

exhaust incomplete

front steering joint covers split

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,409 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 65,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre body mounts corroded.rear shock absorber mounts worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,976 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 57,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,756 miles

steering box leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyre side walls poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,305 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 30,067 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,257 miles

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

front axle bush worn

Pass 19 May 2010 140,806 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 11,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 May 2009 11,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2008 114,198 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 114,180 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 108,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 108,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advises iot off play in prop

Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 91,238 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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D7 BHP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D7 BHP, 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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D7 BHP is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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