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J8 TFF

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,930 mi
Last recorded173,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 173,930 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 172,554 miles

slight leak from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 28 May 2024 168,322 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal.

Pass 25 May 2023 165,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 163,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 160,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 158,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 155,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 152,776 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 144,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 139,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,008 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 130,839 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 125,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 121,602 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 116,309 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 107,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear cross member corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2008 103,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 97,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 91,278 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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J8 TFF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 J8 TFF, 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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What year was J8 TFF registered?

J8 TFF is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is J8 TFF safe to buy?

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