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T668 JRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,304 mi
Last recorded133,304 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 JRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 133,304 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

Pass 31 May 2014 131,742 miles

both rear tyres perished due to age

Fail 31 May 2014 131,742 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perished due to age

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 119,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 113,785 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 113,785 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 103,089 miles

covers missing from o/s seat belt buckel

Pass 23 May 2009 93,835 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 84,515 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 71,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 59,242 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 59,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T668 JRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T668 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T668 JRH registered?

T668 JRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T668 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T668 JRH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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