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S418 JFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,153 mi
Last recorded31,153 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 JFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2026 31,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,739 miles

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

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

Rear fuel tank cradle corroded,

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,913 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,704 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 22,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 21,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,978 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,688 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 12,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,256 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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S418 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S418 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 S418 JFO registered?

S418 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S418 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 JFO shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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