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T55 JEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 JEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 160,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 156,143 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 148,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 144,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 140,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 121,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 114,802 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,721 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,586 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering damper bush excessive play

Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 72,269 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

off Side Rear Wheel Arch Insucure

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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T55 JEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T55 JEC, 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 T55 JEC registered?

T55 JEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T55 JEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 JEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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