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D90 JOS

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 JOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 109,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,726 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 87,982 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,982 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 83,389 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,891 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,198 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

slight play in steering damper o/s bush

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,559 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DROP ARM JOINT AND STEERING BOX

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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D90 JOS is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D90 JOS, 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 D90 JOS registered?

D90 JOS is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D90 JOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D90 JOS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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