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H1 HTR

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,638 mi
Last recorded185,638 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 HTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 185,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 185,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Washer tank leaking (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 185,476 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 185,473 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 185,430 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 184,788 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 184,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 184,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 184,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 180,605 miles

some corrosion to chassis/ body

Pass 9 May 2017 176,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 176,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose insecure (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 172,794 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 172,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 169,573 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 166,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 162,878 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 159,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 159,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 155,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 155,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 147,668 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 140,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2008 133,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 124,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear propshaft uj has play

Pass 15 Mar 2006 115,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 115,614 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

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 HTR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTR, 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 H1 HTR registered?

H1 HTR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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