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H1 HMA

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,625 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s and n/s lens melted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all 4 (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis and outriggers

Fail 27 Oct 2025 117,625 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s and n/s lens melted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all 4 (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis and outriggers

Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and along o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub damp

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all 4 (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s and n/s melted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis and outriggers

Fail 22 Oct 2024 117,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle and along o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub damp

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all 4 (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s and n/s melted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc chassis and outriggers

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding along o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub damp

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 117,625 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabilizer arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding along o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub damp

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 177,625 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,625 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear ball joint cover poor

Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,625 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear axle ball joint gaitor det

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 117,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr chassis corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 117,343 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr chassis corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,255 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer skin on chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Prop shaft u/j worn by transfer box as marked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 117,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,928 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 116,928 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,779 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,777 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front steering ball joint slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 11,558 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 115,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 114,559 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 113,463 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 113,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 113,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 110,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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H1 HMA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H1 HMA, 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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H1 HMA is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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