LAND ROVER DEFENDER H4SJR has 28 MOTs

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This 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 77,827 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:06.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

H4SJR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202777,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - 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))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202522ND JANUARY 202676,835 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202330TH JUNE 202475,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST JULY 202230TH JUNE 202374,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED29TH JUNE 202274,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 202174,664 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - 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))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Deformed And Structural Rigidity Is Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg Near Body Mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Fuel System Component Leaking From Around Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202026TH OCTOBER 202173,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201924TH OCTOBER 202072,530 MI
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201972,529 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Central Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201824TH OCTOBER 201971,843 MI
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201871,843 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Hockey Stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201721ST OCTOBER 201870,753 MI
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201770,753 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Steering Damper Damaged And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201621ST OCTOBER 201769,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Four Tyres Cracks On Side Wall
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201669,984 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - All Four Tyres Cracks On Side Wall
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201521ST OCTOBER 201669,117 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201569,117 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Slightly Discoloured (1.1.a.3e)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201421ST OCTOBER 201567,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 201467,995 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201321ST OCTOBER 201466,978 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201221ST OCTOBER 201366,032 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201120TH OCTOBER 201264,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. USER ENTERED - Chassis Rusty But Not Holed
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 201164,333 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  2. FAIL - Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. USER ENTERED - Chassis Rusty But Not Holed
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201020TH OCTOBER 201159,653 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 200828TH AUGUST 200959,228 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 200728TH AUGUST 200858,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Component Deformed But Serviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - No Locking Device On Rear Damper Top Nut N/s
FAILED16TH AUGUST 200656,530 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 200615TH AUGUST 200756,530 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H4SJR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

H4SJR MOT Comments

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H4SJR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 77,827 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,780 miles

H4SJR FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration H4SJR was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 77,827 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 2,780 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H4SJR has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 31 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does H4SJR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 H4SJR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H4SJR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 H4SJR does have Tax. Read more

When does H4SJR Tax expire?

The current Tax for H4SJR will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does H4SJR MOT expire?

The current MOT for H4SJR will expire in 9 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did H4SJR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H4SJR was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:06. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H4SJR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for H4SJR we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has H4SJR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for H4SJR we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is H4SJR?

H4SJR is registered as a 1998 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has H4SJR done?

The odometer reading for H4SJR at the last MOT in January 2026 was 77,827 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,780 miles per year. Read more

How old is H4SJR?

The vehicle H4SJR was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 21st August 1998. Read more

What colour is H4SJR?

The official colour of H4SJR is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does H4SJR have?

H4SJR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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