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T163 JOP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 100,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,227 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,918 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,416 miles

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

chassis rusty

drop arm ball joint boot slight split

slight damage to offside seat belt webbing

slight leak from power steering pipe off pump

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Sep 2020 97,416 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

chassis rusty

drop arm ball joint boot slight split

slight damage to offside seat belt webbing

slight leak from power steering pipe off pump

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,154 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed, obstructing view of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 96,140 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pump connection (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed, obstructing view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,194 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Crossmember corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,299 miles

chassis corroded

rear axle top ball joint rubber split

rear brake hose rusty

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,884 miles

chassis corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear axle top ball joint rubber split

rear brake hose rusty

slight oil leak

slight play in drop link ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,117 miles

chassis corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside seatbelt slight fray

rear axle top ball joint rubber slight split

rear brake hose rusty

slight oil leak around power steering pump

slight oil leak from engine

track rod end rubber gaters starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,462 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front & rear coil springs rusty

chassis rusty

nearside rear & offside front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,223 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,753 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,786 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 72,786 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,256 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,139 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

nearside front wheel has a different offset to all other road wheels fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,139 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front wheel has a different offset to all other road wheels fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 63,375 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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T163 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 T163 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.

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What year was T163 JOP registered?

T163 JOP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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