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M777 JLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 JLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,333 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,576 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 102,921 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 100,340 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 979,146 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f chassis & outrigger.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f chassis & outrigger.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,034 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,266 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,432 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 46,184 miles

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,201 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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M777 JLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M777 JLS, 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.

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What year was M777 JLS registered?

M777 JLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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