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DJI 1190

1998 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

182,284 mi
Last recorded182,284 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 1190
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 182,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,894 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 166,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 162,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion and holes in front section of floor

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 162,643 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advanced corrosion and holes in front section of floor

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 162,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 162,425 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 11 Jan 2021 162,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded and holed at badly corroded and holed outrigger Within prescribed area of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm front mounting area chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle upper suspension arm mounting area to chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm front mounting area chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle upper suspension arm mounting area to chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Areas of corroded holes, cracks at rear chassis with signs of movement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal backing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section deteriorated, minor leak. Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Front Headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Load bed bracing box sections corroded and poor condition, coming apart

Pass 26 Jun 2019 160,103 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded small hole

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bush Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded small hole

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bush Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc splash guards corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear load bed strengthener braces corroded, poor condition

Sign of slight leak steering box

Fail 25 Jun 2019 160,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded small hole

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bush Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded small hole

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Bush Rubber Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc splash guards corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear load bed strengthener braces corroded, poor condition

Sign of slight leak steering box

Fail 29 Apr 2019 160,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm attachment ay axle bushes deteriorated . Has excessive play at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure Floor in footwell area corroded and poor condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Floor in footwell area corroded and poor condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure Load area strengtheners corroded and poor condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Above exhaust, rubbing on exhaust. (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 153,701 miles

All tyres badly perished on Sidewall.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 153,701 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

All tyres badly perished on Sidewall.

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 152,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,752 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 143,016 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 143,012 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 133,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 133,038 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 12 Jul 2010 122,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 121,968 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 113,223 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 112,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device insecure (6.6.5c)

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 104,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,430 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both wipper spindles play.bull bar loos on bumper.slight play instearing damper bush box end.n/s/r tyre worn on inside.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 88,989 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 88,987 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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DJI 1190 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 DJI 1190, 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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DJI 1190 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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