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S421 JFO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,155 mi
Last recorded29,155 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 JFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 29,155 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 28,150 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 28,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.61, average reading 2.03 consistently. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 26,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,207 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 22,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 21,696 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 20,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 19,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,359 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 16,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,962 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 12,382 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 11,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 8,871 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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S421 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S421 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

How do I check the history of S421 JFO?

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What year was S421 JFO registered?

S421 JFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S421 JFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S421 JFO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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