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T785 JKR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 JKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 170,675 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 163,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,466 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,530 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,721 miles

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover broken

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,184 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside rear tailgate locking device/catch does not lock in a secure position

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front headlamp is slightly deteriorated & the image is slightly reduced

Nearside rear tailgate locking device/catch does not lock in a secure position

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,213 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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T785 JKR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T785 JKR, 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 T785 JKR registered?

T785 JKR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T785 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T785 JKR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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