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B14 JWR

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,898 mi
Last recorded129,898 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 129,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,571 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,669 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 120,654 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 17,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,779 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 112,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,218 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 104,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 96,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,354 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 88,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,570 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 61,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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B14 JWR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B14 JWR, 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 B14 JWR registered?

B14 JWR is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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