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333 JL

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 JL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 105,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,346 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 97,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 95,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 91,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,067 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 72,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,987 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,364 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

some play in off side steering drop arm joint

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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333 JL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 333 JL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 333 JL registered?

333 JL is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is 333 JL safe to buy?

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