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T661 JRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT661 JRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 146,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 144,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 142,140 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 134,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 127,406 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 127,393 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,117 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,200 miles

n/s/rear door not opening

Fail 28 Apr 2006 93,709 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 93,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 936,510 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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T661 JRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T661 JRH, 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 T661 JRH registered?

T661 JRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T661 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T661 JRH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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