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F16 SHR

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,565 mi
Last recorded187,565 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 SHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 187,565 miles

Offside Front Door Corroded

Underbody Corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 186,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 181,743 miles

Driver Front Floor Corroded but not Holed

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Passenger Front Floor Corroded but Not Holed

Underbody Corrosion

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2019 179,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 174,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 171,003 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 171,003 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked bolt loose (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 165,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding above the master cylinder below the windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seat box corroded at the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 165,363 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty not switching from main to low only flashing main beam (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroding above the master cylinder below the windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion seat box corroded at the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 159,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 152,494 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 152,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,748 miles

windscreen wiper operates slowly, and not at all on 2nd speed,

Fail 16 Dec 2013 143,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r backplate corroded

windscreen wiper operates slowly, and not at all on 2nd speed,

Pass 19 Dec 2012 165,048 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 165,048 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Upper passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

passener seatbelt securing baby seat canot be checked propper

Pass 14 Dec 2011 127,086 miles

front brake discs wearing a bit thin

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall - close to showing cords

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes have been covered in grease

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,167 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 106,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 93,922 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,092 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 85,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,897 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)

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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F16 SHR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F16 SHR, 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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F16 SHR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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