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J22 FJW

1998 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 FJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 118,575 miles

floor panels corroded none structural

front and rear axles corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint bearing has slight play

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front wheel arch liners corroded none structural

swivel joints leaking oil n/s and o/s

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,252 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs slight leak

floor corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,147 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs slight leak

floor corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower floors corroded not in a prescribed area

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front hubs slightly leaking

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 111,997 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle tie bar mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower floors corroded not in a prescribed area

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front hubs slightly leaking

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,580 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front floors corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,513 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front floors corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,189 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 101,920 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,192 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,095 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,648 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis floor to chassie mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis floor to chassie mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis floor to chassie mount corroded (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,099 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal slight travel when pressed

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,223 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 57,789 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,550 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,419 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,790 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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J22 FJW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J22 FJW, 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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J22 FJW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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