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K444 JDW

1998 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

336,095 mi
Last recorded336,095 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 JDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 336,095 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 328,591 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2021 315,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jul 2019 299,294 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 285,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 284,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 270,450 miles

brake pipes rusty

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 270,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 267,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 267,697 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 258,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 247,035 miles

o/s/f hub sphere damp

Fail 27 Aug 2013 247,028 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

o/s/f hub sphere damp

Pass 14 Aug 2012 235,886 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 220,444 miles

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

minor play in front leaf spring bushes

rear number slightly insecure

slight corrosion on tow bar + under vehicle

slight damage to n/s headlamp lense

unable to check brake pipe due to going over chassis

wheelnuts / studs poor

work being carried out on body

Pass 22 Jul 2010 207,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 195,052 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2008 182,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 173,134 miles

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

temporary repaie to rear exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2006 157,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 157,874 miles

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 139,122 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 139,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise both front wheel bearings

slight play and noise o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering box drop arm knuckle

wear n/s and o/s/r upper shock bushes

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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K444 JDW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K444 JDW, 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 K444 JDW registered?

K444 JDW is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is K444 JDW safe to buy?

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