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T954 JVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,406 mi
Last recorded163,406 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT954 JVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 163,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 160,465 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 157,983 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,004 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,517 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2016 150,243 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,099 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 146,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2013 145,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 145,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2012 143,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 142,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 141,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 139,825 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 138,162 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

mark in n/s/f seat belt

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 2 Jun 2007 136,329 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 136,316 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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front dics worn

n/s/f & o/s/f trailing arm bushes worn

n/s/f tractor jiont leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2006 134,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 134,621 miles

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

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

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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T954 JVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T954 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 T954 JVG registered?

T954 JVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T954 JVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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