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T643 JAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

253,285 mi
Last recorded253,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT643 JAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 253,285 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2025 244,595 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 238,475 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

rear side doors fixed close / van

Fail 20 Sep 2022 238,475 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

rear side doors fixed close / van

Pass 23 Sep 2021 230,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 226,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 222,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 216,686 miles

brake pipes painted in thick paint unable to make a full assesment

Fail 31 Jul 2018 216,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes painted in thick paint unable to make a full assesment

Pass 19 Jul 2017 209,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 202,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 196,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 190,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 187,886 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 187,886 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 182,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 177,730 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 177,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 172,357 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightley contaminated by oil

Pass 30 Jul 2009 164,548 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f swivel has slight leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 154,057 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 133,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 119,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 98,928 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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T643 JAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T643 JAD, 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 T643 JAD registered?

T643 JAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 1999.

Is T643 JAD safe to buy?

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