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T66 JHW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 JHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 144,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 143,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 141,786 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 141,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front hub oil seal has slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2023 140,811 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 140,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 139,664 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 139,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rear end of rigid brake pipe that runs from front of vehicle to rear is leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 135,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,911 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,578 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 115,527 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 106,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 791,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,163 miles

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

Offside Drag link 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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T66 JHW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 T66 JHW, 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 T66 JHW registered?

T66 JHW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T66 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T66 JHW 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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