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J80 HUE

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,871 mi
Last recorded165,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 165,871 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner bar connecting steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s front panal corroded under passenger seat

o/s front panal corroded under drivers

oil leak at front diff

Pass 16 Jul 2024 165,593 miles

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

Offside Front Panel underneath drivers seat heavily corroded, not structural.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 165,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 164,990 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 163,897 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 163,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 163,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 162,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 162,436 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 158,958 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 156,647 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn CENTER SPLINE ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 153,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 148,471 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F swivel seal leaking

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 143,697 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 141,092 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 136,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 121,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 113,795 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 113,795 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 110,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 110,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 101,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 HUE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 HUE, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J80 HUE registered?

J80 HUE is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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