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V516 JAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV516 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,039 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,223 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal Both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,693 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,871 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,871 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads overlap discs (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 71,264 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 67,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 67,910 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 64,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks engine/diffs

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,272 miles

oil leak from front diff

Pass 5 May 2011 54,737 miles

All four shock absober casings corroded

All suspension arms corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Front to rear chassis rails corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff and prop shaft

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear suspension arm mountings area corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Stone chips on windscreen

floor pan corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 54,737 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All four shock absober casings corroded

All suspension arms corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Front to rear chassis rails corroded

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff and prop shaft

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear suspension arm mountings area corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Stone chips on windscreen

floor pan corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,569 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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V516 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V516 JAE, 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 V516 JAE registered?

V516 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V516 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V516 JAE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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