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V271 JBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 JBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 65,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 65,241 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 65,241 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,911 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,500 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 58,886 miles

brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2012 58,883 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,136 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,491 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,123 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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V271 JBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V271 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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What year was V271 JBB registered?

V271 JBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V271 JBB safe to buy?

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