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T226 JKK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 JKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it joins flexy brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 109,858 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 107,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush worn

Offside Front mud guard bracket corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush worn

Fail 29 May 2019 107,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush worn

Offside Front mud guard bracket corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper rubber bush worn

Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,459 miles

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

Offside Front mud guard bracket corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front mud guard bracket corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 82,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,770 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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T226 JKK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T226 JKK, 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

How do I check the history of T226 JKK?

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What year was T226 JKK registered?

T226 JKK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is T226 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 JKK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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