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S649 JGT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 JGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 142,223 miles

Coolant leak at radiator ()

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 142,218 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak at radiator ()

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2023

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 131,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold down pipe area (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,085 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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S649 JGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S649 JGT, 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 S649 JGT registered?

S649 JGT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S649 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S649 JGT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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