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H26 HUE

1997 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,681 mi
Last recorded106,681 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,681 miles

Corrosion appearing underneath

Front suspension spheres slightly leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 106,679 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion appearing underneath

Front suspension spheres slightly leaking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,330 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2022 103,330 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,198 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

slight leak from steering box

Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,123 miles

drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

slight leak from steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,118 miles

drop arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated

slight leak from steering box

Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,118 miles

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

drop arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated

slight leak from steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,969 miles

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

ball joint gaiter on steering drop arm deteriorated

spot light not working

Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,966 miles

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

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

ball joint gaiter on steering drop arm deteriorated

spot light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,622 miles

ball joint gaiter on drop arm deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,200 miles

front hub sills leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 97,868 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 97,868 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,505 miles

slight leak from front hub seals

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,085 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,567 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine noise

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,099 miles

offside wiper sweep

Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,045 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

offside wiper sweep

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 94,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight leak offside front hub

Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,743 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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H26 HUE is a 1997 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 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 H26 HUE, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H26 HUE registered?

H26 HUE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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