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V308 PKJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 138,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 125,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 120,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,094 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 111,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 107,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,014 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 90,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,354 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 617,831 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 49,330 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 44,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 39,445 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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V308 PKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V308 PKJ, 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

How do I check the history of V308 PKJ?

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What year was V308 PKJ registered?

V308 PKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V308 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 PKJ shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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