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T4 JLW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,211 mi
Last recorded82,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 JLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 82,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 81,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,569 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 71,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,848 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 66,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 102,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 102,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,981 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,044 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre walls cracking

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,477 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,477 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,682 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,287 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,239 miles

drop arm dust cover split

Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 47,937 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 46,551 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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T4 JLW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T4 JLW, 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 T4 JLW registered?

T4 JLW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T4 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 JLW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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