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T295 JDP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT295 JDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 118,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks have worn lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,398 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both front pipes have original clips missing and are now cable tied (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead outrigger corroded at base (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking - NSF is worst on inner sidewall but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember and chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near front radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,737 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded near radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,533 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Clip bracket corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,384 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe bracket corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,384 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipes along top of chassis leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe bracket corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,021 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis is slightly corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 102,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear slight leak of oil from rearsdiff oil seal

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,114 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,525 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,465 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 90,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,085 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,597 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 77,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 72,197 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,792 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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T295 JDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 T295 JDP, 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 T295 JDP registered?

T295 JDP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T295 JDP 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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