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JFH 3D

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

367,413 mi
Last recorded367,413 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFH 3D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 367,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 367,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 358,812 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 345,022 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 325,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 325,321 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. front (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 306,639 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly smooth

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 285,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 285,349 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 269,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 239,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 210,545 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 190,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 171,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 148,705 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front off metal brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2006 131,764 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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JFH 3D is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JFH 3D, 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 JFH 3D registered?

JFH 3D is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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