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T317 JVP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,644 mi
Last recorded160,644 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 160,644 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 160,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Below out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 157,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 154,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 151,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 150,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 150,200 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 143,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,756 miles

chassis heavily corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 139,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 134,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front boy mount on outrigger behind wheel corroded/holed

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,858 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above roll bar mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by front axle tie bar mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,656 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,656 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 106,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 99,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,135 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 91,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,454 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 85,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,019 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres nearing limits.

underside very muddy

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,912 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,144 miles

exhaust rear section split

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear shocker bushes worn

steering box out put seal slight weap

steering damper slightly leaking

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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T317 JVP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T317 JVP, 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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T317 JVP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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