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T124 JOP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

344,631 mi
Last recorded344,631 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 344,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 341,007 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 341,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall / 750x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 338,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 334,991 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 334,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 334,981 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 334,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member/chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 332,171 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 326,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 325,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 325,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 317,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 309,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 300,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 281,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 265,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 240,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 226,287 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 200,361 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 180,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 166,020 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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T124 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T124 JOP, 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 T124 JOP registered?

T124 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T124 JOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T124 JOP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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