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T950 JVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,295 mi
Last recorded81,295 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 JVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,295 miles

fuel cap broken

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap broken

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2012 161,128 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 161,128 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 157,510 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 157,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 145,282 miles

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

advises front number plate

Pass 29 Jul 2010 145,282 miles

advises front number plate

Fail 10 Jul 2009 137,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 123,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 116,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 116,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,998 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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T950 JVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T950 JVG, 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 T950 JVG registered?

T950 JVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T950 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T950 JVG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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