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J10 HEC

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 HEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,026 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front swivel hubs weeping (both)

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,892 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 113,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,508 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,505 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,490 miles

Nearside 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 98,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,082 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 91,492 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,589 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 80,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,648 miles

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

oil leak

small cuts in offside rear tyre

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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J10 HEC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J10 HEC, 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 J10 HEC registered?

J10 HEC is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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