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S609 JGX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,809 mi
Last recorded92,809 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 JGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 92,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,649 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,598 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,023 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,728 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,373 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 May 2015 79,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres perished

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to expose ply cords

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,061 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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S609 JGX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S609 JGX, 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 S609 JGX registered?

S609 JGX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S609 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S609 JGX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S609 JGX have outstanding finance?

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