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V209 JSB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,341 mi
Last recorded100,341 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 JSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 100,261 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 95,247 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,234 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,026 miles

Front both tyres perrished

Nearside Front swivel damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front out rigger to floor starting to corrode

Offside Front swivel damp

Rear both tyres perrished

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,822 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 82,816 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,877 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,459 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/R AND O/S/R (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 65,459 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/R AND O/S/R (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,468 miles

very small cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,992 miles

Chassis at rear starting to corrode/rust

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Rear starting to perish/crack

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust brackets rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,991 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Chassis at rear starting to corrode/rust

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Rear starting to perish/crack

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,444 miles

exhaust rusty

small cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,343 miles

holes in front bumper

under vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

holes in floor ( both sides )

holes in front bumper

under vehicle rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,389 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorating and cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2012 44,648 miles

hand brake travel just o k

swivels damp

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,163 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,283 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,554 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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V209 JSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 V209 JSB, 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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V209 JSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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