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J111 WED

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 WED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 82,669 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,668 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis outriger (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2015 82,605 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and offside crossmember / bumper (6.6.6)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

all underneith vehicle showing signs of corrosion

front bumper corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,984 miles

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

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

o/s door handle insecure

o/s/r tyrs perished

Fail 27 Aug 2014 80,984 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

o/s door handle insecure

o/s/r tyrs perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,535 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,535 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 61,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,134 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WED is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WED, 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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J111 WED is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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