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T86 JAL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,155 mi
Last recorded164,155 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 JAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 164,155 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2026 164,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 134,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 131,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 98,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,279 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 87,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,935 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 95,460 miles

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

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

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

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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T86 JAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T86 JAL, 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 T86 JAL registered?

T86 JAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T86 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T86 JAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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