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L90 JST

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 63,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 62,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 62,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,758 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,536 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,516 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

PAS Hoses not secured to chassis and fouling in places

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box bolts locking tabs not secured to bolts

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,483 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight rubbing on suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (c))

PAS Hoses not secured to chassis and fouling in places

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box bolts locking tabs not secured to bolts

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,489 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Sight leak from O/S/F and N/S/F Swivel Ball seals

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,000 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)

Fail 9 May 2012 45,990 miles

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

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 26 May 2011 138,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 128,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,408 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 119,208 miles

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

tyres stick out wider than the bodywork

Pass 14 Apr 2008 114,305 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEELS PROTRUDE PAST THE WHEEL ARCH

N/S/R TYRE SMALL CUTS TO OUTER WALL

O/S/F TYRE SMALL CUTS TO OUTER WALL

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

UPPER SPOTLIGHTS OBSCURE TOP OF ZONE A & B OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 14 Apr 2008 114,305 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEELS PROTRUDE PAST THE WHEEL ARCH

N/S/R TYRE SMALL CUTS TO OUTER WALL

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE SMALL CUTS TO OUTER WALL

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

UPPER SPOTLIGHTS OBSCURE TOP OF ZONE A & B OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 May 2007 109,213 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 30 May 2006 100,987 miles

Parking brake lever near maximum travel

Rusty mark on N/S/F torque arm to axle mounting, looks like loose bolt has been tightened but suspect a worn hole in the axle.

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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L90 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L90 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

How do I check the history of L90 JST?

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What year was L90 JST registered?

L90 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is L90 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 JST shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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