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J90 JLW

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,976 mi
Last recorded72,976 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,976 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2025 72,976 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 72,721 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 72,654 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component IDLER ARM SEAL WET (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,685 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play (both) front prop shaft universal joints

Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,880 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play (both) front prop shaft universal joints

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,375 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,309 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 65,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,663 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,911 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 61,911 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,387 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 51,025 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J90 JLW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J90 JLW, 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 J90 JLW registered?

J90 JLW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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