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M26 JBR

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 JBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,985 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 143,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 143,341 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside swivel hub lower bush slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,321 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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M26 JBR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M26 JBR, 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 M26 JBR registered?

M26 JBR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is M26 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 JBR shows 4 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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