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E99 JST

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 JST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,605 miles

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (rear of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 93,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (both offside and nearside) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (bush's worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (steering box drop arm ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (webbing damaged/frayed (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (lower bush's worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (lens defective/ cracked) (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (rear of engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer (outer sidestep corroded holed could cause injury to others SHARP EDGES)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,556 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,601 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,076 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,551 miles

Rear diff leaking

Steering joint off box has play in

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,976 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,443 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,003 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,203 miles

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

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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E99 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E99 JST, 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 E99 JST registered?

E99 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is E99 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E99 JST shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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