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T759 JUG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 JUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 79,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 76,066 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,362 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,116 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,335 miles

corrosion to both inner/outer sills lips heavy in places

corrosion to bulkhead head panel and floor pan

corrosion to front chassis rails and centre section of chassis rail heavy

play in track rod ends

Fail 6 Jul 2018 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail more then one place (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by arm mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail front more then one place (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer/inner sill lip heavy corroded

corrosion to front chassis rails and rear chassis heavy by mounting points

heavy corrosion to front chassis more then one place and bulkhead lower signs of corrosion heavy

play in track rod ends

Pass 10 Jun 2017 71,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to both outer sills and b pillar areas by seat belt mountings

corrosion to bulkhead panels in lower places

corrosion to rear and front axle sections by suspension mounting

corrosion to rear shock mounting area

heavy corrosion to front chassis section by suspension mounting in more then one place

Fail 3 Jun 2017 71,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper strut cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

corrosion to both outer sills and b pillar areas by seat belt mountings

corrosion to bulkhead panels in lower places

corrosion to rear and front axle sections by suspension mounting

corrosion to rear shock mounting area

heavy corrosion to front chassis section by suspension mounting in more then one place

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,627 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

heavy corrosion around towbar mount

metal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

nearside wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded more than one place (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to chassis rails

heavy corrosion around towbar mount

metal brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect

nearside wiper slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 May 2015 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust deterioration

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 18 May 2015 66,980 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust deterioration

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 May 2014 62,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,000 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 44,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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T759 JUG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T759 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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T759 JUG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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