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90 JLW

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 JLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 14,399 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 13,599 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 13,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 13,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 13,427 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 13,427 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,339 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 13,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,077 miles

vehicle as been coated in underseal so brake pipes are more difficult to see

Pass 16 Aug 2013 12,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 10,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,625 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 7,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,106 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,349 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 1,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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90 JLW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 90 JLW, 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 90 JLW registered?

90 JLW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 90 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 JLW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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