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V247 JRW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,312 mi
Last recorded85,312 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 JRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 84,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 83,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 83,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,386 miles

Offside Front axle swivel slightly leaking

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle top balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bottom of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bottom of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember- body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front axle swivel slightly leaking

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle top balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner crossmember slight corrosion

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,256 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,869 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,430 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 59,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,272 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,997 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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V247 JRW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V247 JRW registered?

V247 JRW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V247 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V247 JRW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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