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D7 JTM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,012 mi
Last recorded175,012 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 JTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 175,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 172,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 170,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 170,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 170,313 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 168,103 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 168,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 167,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 166,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 161,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 155,705 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 151,224 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 147,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,808 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 137,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear prop shaft uj badley worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 125,981 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 11,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 100,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 86,783 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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D7 JTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D7 JTM, 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

How do I check the history of D7 JTM?

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What year was D7 JTM registered?

D7 JTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is D7 JTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 JTM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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