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S101 JDY

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,908 mi
Last recorded181,908 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 JDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 181,908 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 181,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 180,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 177,785 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber lower bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 170,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,453 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Driver seat belt (5.2.2a)

Two rear coil springs light corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 153,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 145,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 145,198 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front propshaft rear bolts nuts not onto locking section

n/s headlamp dull

Pass 27 Aug 2013 136,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 129,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 116,102 miles

front steering damper rubber bush starting to deteriate

nsr halfshaft has slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,426 miles

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

slight leak of oil from gearbox

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 97,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,832 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2005 66,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S101 JDY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S101 JDY, 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 S101 JDY registered?

S101 JDY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S101 JDY safe to buy?

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