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V419 JRR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

159,604 mi
Last recorded159,604 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 JRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 159,604 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve stems slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2026 177,491 miles

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve stems slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 May 2025 159,101 miles

Offside Front brake pipe has corrosion

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2025 159,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe has corrosion

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2024 157,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish

under side of vehicle very muddy

Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 156,188 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2021 155,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,866 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 153,866 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,802 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 149,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 149,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 147,511 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 145,720 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 143,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 135,803 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 130,423 miles

General corrosion

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Oil leaks

Transverse power steering pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 127,529 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2010 127,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 122,444 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 122,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 114,702 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 114,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,718 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 105,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 94,320 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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V419 JRR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V419 JRR, 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 V419 JRR registered?

V419 JRR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V419 JRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V419 JRR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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