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J111 CKG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,748 mi
Last recorded140,748 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 CKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 140,748 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor pan, outer skin rotted away, inner skin intact at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 140,747 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers floor pan, outer skin rotted away, inner skin intact at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no screen wash hit the nearside of screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 137,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 132,824 miles

Offside Front drivers floor corroding

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 132,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling trailing arm (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers floor corroding

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,420 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Parking brake lever nearing end of return travel

Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 120,777 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 120,763 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,823 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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J111 CKG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J111 CKG, 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 J111 CKG registered?

J111 CKG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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