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S186 JFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 JFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 105,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2025 104,794 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2025 104,794 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 95,242 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,655 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,780 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,425 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,877 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,886 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,406 miles

Front brake disc(s) have moderate wear.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear chassis member fractured and corroded but not effecting steering or suspension

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 35,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 331,909 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 31,096 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,419 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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S186 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S186 JFO, 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 S186 JFO registered?

S186 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S186 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 JFO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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