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S578 JAH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,367 mi
Last recorded125,367 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 JAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,367 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 125,367 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,489 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 114,511 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements bothside (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 110,753 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,532 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 102,532 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 98,135 miles

Offside Front slight leak from steerig box

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe missing (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,064 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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S578 JAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S578 JAH, 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 S578 JAH registered?

S578 JAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S578 JAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 JAH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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