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T130 JJR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 JJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,870 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front axle tie bar bush slight play

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

leak from both front tractor joints.

Fail 12 Jun 2020 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front axle tie bar bush slight play

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

leak from both front tractor joints.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,806 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,804 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central body mounts corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,954 miles

Nearside body mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside body mount corroded

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

tow bar and electrics removed, welding repairs not carried out

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,954 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn tractor joint (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Nearside body mount corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside body mount corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,145 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion tow bar removed for retest, leaving corrosion to both rear chassis and crossmember outside prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

both front tractor joints leaking

oil leak

oil level on minimum

start of corrosion rear subframe

Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis multiple places (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis multiple places (6.6.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember multiple places (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

both front tractor joints leaking

oil leak

oil level on minimum

start of corrosion rear subframe

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,884 miles

n/s/r outrigger corroded

oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision damaged/missing

front tractor joints wet

n/s door mirror cracked

rear seatbelt clasp outer casings missing

start of corrosion both under sills

Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip provision damaged/missing

front tractor joints wet

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/r outrigger corroded

oil leak

rear seatbelt clasp outer casings missing

start of corrosion both under sills

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,593 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,177 miles

Both front wiper blades small splits

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

N/S outer door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R outer seat belt buckle cover missing

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

Rear flexi brake hose coated in grease

Fail 7 Aug 2012 57,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Outer Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside rear outer seatbelt stalk casing missing

Rear flexi brake hose sprayed with oil

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,363 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all four door steeps bolts missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 287,782 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,654 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 24,639 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to inspect rear centre seat belt fully due to seat position

Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 148,105 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,860 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 63,860 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 170,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T130 JJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T130 JJR, 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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T130 JJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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