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J80 FEN

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 FEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,935 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 113,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 174,876 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

both front hub seal leaking but not on to disc

Pass 2 Nov 2016 160,246 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 160,246 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 155,607 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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J80 FEN is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J80 FEN, 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

How do I check the history of J80 FEN?

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What year was J80 FEN registered?

J80 FEN is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J80 FEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 FEN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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