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E580 JJN

1988 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,852 mi
Last recorded49,852 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 JJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 49,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals slightly leaking

steering damper has light misting of oil

Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering damper has light misting of oil

Fail 16 May 2023 38,283 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint to manifold has bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all nearside (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front steering damper has a misting of oil

Pass 19 May 2022 35,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering damper has misting of oil

Pass 19 Apr 2021 32,478 miles

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

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 19 Apr 2021 32,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,609 miles

General corrosion of components underside of vehicle

Minor exhaust leak

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,967 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 30,967 miles

Front registration plate insecure plate broken (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play but ok

Rear Lower shock bushes slight play

fuel cap damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 29,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,549 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 28,549 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,254 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 28,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,550 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 25,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

O/S/R brake noisey when pedal is pressed on RBT

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,984 miles

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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E580 JJN is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 E580 JJN, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E580 JJN registered?

E580 JJN is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E580 JJN safe to buy?

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