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J200 MJH

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,654 mi
Last recorded156,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 MJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 156,654 miles

Both hub seals leaking

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A-Frame Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both radius and trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 156,608 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting N/S/R Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Hub Seals leaking both front

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Power Steering Reservoir Leaking but not excessively

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both radius and trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 155,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 155,645 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded under master cylinder to N/S front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 154,921 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,899 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 153,852 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer Casing Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 153,080 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 152,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion tubular outrigger that step mounts to (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 152,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion tubular outrigger that step mounts to (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 150,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 150,700 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi where radius arm attaches (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 143,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 114,948 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

oil leak at engine and front axle

Pass 13 Jul 2009 106,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 86,650 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 85,763 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 84,637 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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J200 MJH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J200 MJH, 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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J200 MJH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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