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H16 PMG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

153,888 mi
Last recorded153,888 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 PMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 153,888 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 152,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 150,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 149,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 148,479 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 148,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,431 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 146,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 141,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 141,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,253 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 113,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 108,812 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 104,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,088 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 91,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 85,075 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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H16 PMG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H16 PMG, 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 H16 PMG registered?

H16 PMG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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