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PRA 77J

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,673 mi
Last recorded190,673 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRA 77J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 190,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 189,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 189,603 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 189,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 188,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 182,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 177,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 172,036 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 172,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 170,925 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 170,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 164,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 153,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 149,292 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 146,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 146,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 144,963 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 8 Sep 2009 144,960 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 18 Sep 2008 131,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 131,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 104,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 92,334 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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PRA 77J is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PRA 77J, 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 PRA 77J registered?

PRA 77J is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is PRA 77J safe to buy?

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