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V268 JBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 JBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratted. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,406 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratted. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,364 miles

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 21 Dec 2019 100,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,202 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 99,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm chassis-body mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced `a`post body-chassis mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both front top shock mount turrets.(corroded) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,162 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,529 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both fronts. (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/trailing arm mounts. (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount corroded away.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,508 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount/seat belt reel area. (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both fronts. (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis/trailing arm mounts. (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust mount corroded away.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,868 miles

drag link end

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,595 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,592 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,996 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 60,390 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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V268 JBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V268 JBB, 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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V268 JBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V268 JBB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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