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V138 JRW

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

247,530 mi
Last recorded247,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 JRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 247,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 247,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 247,503 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 247,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 247,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 247,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 246,735 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective deflated

Fail 25 May 2022 246,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned No rear fog light on Offside of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 4 x bolts not tightened on mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2 x bolts not tightened on one mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 245,358 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019 240,086 miles

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2019 240,066 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All four (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 30cm Rear Suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 232,864 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 232,848 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2017 227,640 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2016 223,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 223,029 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 215,121 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 17 Nov 2014 206,630 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2013 200,114 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2012 192,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle and cab mounts

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 192,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle and cab mounts

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 185,318 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front and rear diffs leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2011 185,281 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to under side of vehicle

front and rear diffs leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2010 177,590 miles

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2009 168,606 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2008 160,122 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 155,580 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 155,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 136,375 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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V138 JRW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White 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 V138 JRW, 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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V138 JRW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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