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JUI 62

1998 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,167 mi
Last recorded82,167 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 62
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 82,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,329 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,878 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,406 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,403 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,374 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 63,300 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,842 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,000 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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JUI 62 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 JUI 62, 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 JUI 62?

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What year was JUI 62 registered?

JUI 62 is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is JUI 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JUI 62 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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