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T592 JMJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,247 mi
Last recorded53,247 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT592 JMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded L and R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 53,246 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

muddy under body

Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to outer (borderline pass) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

muddy under body

Pass 1 Mar 2024 51,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

mot test carried out in we conditions

surface rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,370 miles

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

travel on handbrake

under body muddy

Pass 28 Feb 2018 40,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body muddy & snow

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shock rubber bushes worn

Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shock rubber bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,891 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,396 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

os front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,396 miles

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

os front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,911 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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T592 JMJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T592 JMJ, 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 T592 JMJ registered?

T592 JMJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T592 JMJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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