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FHZ 8087

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,204 mi
Last recorded121,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 8087
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under car

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,163 miles

very rusty underneath

Fail 13 Sep 2023 116,156 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,582 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 101,100 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,002 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central and offside seat belt catches damaged. Covers missing.

Engine oil leak.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 98,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,267 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,176 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,407 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 71,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,342 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 43,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,862 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 29,739 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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FHZ 8087 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FHZ 8087, 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 FHZ 8087 registered?

FHZ 8087 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is FHZ 8087 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 8087 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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