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J77 SKY

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,294 mi
Last recorded188,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 SKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 May 2025 188,294 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 186,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel LINK ARM BALL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CHASSIE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 182,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 177,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 172,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 142,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 139,265 miles

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

slight fraying on off side front seat belt

very slight corrosion on rear discs inner face

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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J77 SKY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J77 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J77 SKY registered?

J77 SKY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J77 SKY safe to buy?

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