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T857 JBW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,078 mi
Last recorded147,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 JBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 147,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 146,155 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,049 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 144,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,547 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 140,333 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,689 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 137,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,968 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,727 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel has slight wear

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

Offside Front swivel has slight wear

both rear tyres have slight perishing cracks

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,509 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 126,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 121,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,584 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 114,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 105,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 100,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 88,348 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 88,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 711,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 609,392 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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T857 JBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 T857 JBW, 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 T857 JBW registered?

T857 JBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T857 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T857 JBW 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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