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EHB 1

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,486 mi
Last recorded79,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHB 1
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,927 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,605 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 78,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,126 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016
Pass 24 Jun 2016
Fail 16 Jun 2016

Centre Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015
Fail 15 Oct 2015

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014
Pass 22 Oct 2013
Fail 27 Sep 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

no reading from speedo/mileometer on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011
Pass 16 Sep 2010

Coolant leak

exhaust hitting o/s chassi leg

Pass 17 Sep 2009

Oil leak

no milleage displayed

Pass 12 Sep 2008

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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EHB 1 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EHB 1, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHB 1 registered?

EHB 1 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is EHB 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHB 1 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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