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S919 JRN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

250,401 mi
Last recorded250,401 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 JRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 250,401 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 248,917 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 248,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 246,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 241,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 221,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 208,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 191,150 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 191,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on right hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 171,828 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 154,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside wipers deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pad wear on limit

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,836 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 104,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 81,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 62,069 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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S919 JRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S919 JRN, 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 S919 JRN registered?

S919 JRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S919 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S919 JRN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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