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T825 JOG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,989 mi
Last recorded191,989 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT825 JOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 191,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 185,740 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track End Dust Cover Slight Splitting

Offside Front Swivel Joint Seal Slight Leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 179,107 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 174,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 171,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 170,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 169,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 166,131 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 159,961 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush split

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Apr 2017 159,949 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush split

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Apr 2016 159,729 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight play in both steering arm joints.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 159,720 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling radius arm (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight play in both steering arm ball joints.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 153,373 miles

drivers seat belt deteriorating

front number plate damaged

some play in off side and near side rear track rod ends

Pass 27 Nov 2012 140,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 140,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 132,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 131,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 119,472 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 119,354 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,017 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 87,718 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 87,710 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T825 JOG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T825 JOG, 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 T825 JOG registered?

T825 JOG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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