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T656 JUG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT656 JUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016

Front brake pads over half worn

Front number plate is damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,812 miles

Front number plate is slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damp around pas reservoir

no mileage reading

slight damage to front no.plate

Fail 6 Mar 2014

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

damp around pas reservoir

no mileage reading

slight damage to front no.plate

Pass 13 Feb 2013
Pass 29 Feb 2012
Pass 22 Dec 2010

All tyres starting to crack / craze

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,539 miles

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

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

Tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2007 62,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 59,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 52,260 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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T656 JUG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T656 JUG, 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 T656 JUG registered?

T656 JUG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T656 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T656 JUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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