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81 JG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,483 mi
Last recorded210,483 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 JG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 210,483 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 208,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 207,279 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 207,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 204,017 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 201,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 198,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 197,515 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 197,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 195,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 189,615 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Borth rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 189,615 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported On steering (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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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81 JG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 81 JG, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 81 JG registered?

81 JG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 81 JG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 JG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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