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HNP 152S

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 152S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,609 miles

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

Offside Rear hub slight play

surface corrosion in places to front chassis

surface corrosion to os ns front and os rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear chassis

under seal used through out vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2017 56,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear hub slight play

surface corrosion in places to front chassis

surface corrosion to os ns front and os rear brake pipes

surface corrosion to rear chassis

under seal used through out vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,601 miles

patches and under seal through out vehicle

serface corrotion to os ns front wheel arches

Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

patches and under seal through out vehicle

serface corrotion to os ns front wheel arches

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,043 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,032 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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HNP 152S is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HNP 152S, 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 HNP 152S registered?

HNP 152S is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is HNP 152S safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 152S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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