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T974 JJX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

125,440 mi
Last recorded125,440 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 JJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 121,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,527 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 118,527 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,993 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 116,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 113,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted upper retaining pin missing! (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,045 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 103,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,923 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,849 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT FITTED TOO STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,818 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,285 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,148 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,518 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 48,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,463 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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T974 JJX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T974 JJX, 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 T974 JJX registered?

T974 JJX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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