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H4 SJR

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 SJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,827 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front rear track rod end gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 74,742 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 74,664 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg near rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking from around engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg near body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 72,530 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 72,529 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 71,843 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 70,753 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,984 miles

all four tyres cracks on side wall

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,984 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracks on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,117 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,995 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,333 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis rusty but not holed

Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,333 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis rusty but not holed

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,228 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,264 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

no locking device on rear damper top nut n/s

Fail 16 Aug 2006 56,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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H4 SJR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H4 SJR, 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 H4 SJR registered?

H4 SJR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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