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V531 JAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,994 mi
Last recorded187,994 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 187,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2025 185,970 miles

All 4 springs corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 185,898 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot door corroded to the point holes are exposed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door corroded to the point holes are exposed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door corroded to the point holes are exposed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All 4 springs corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 185,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs are corroded from what would appear lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning light - slight glow - it appears to be a bad earth or wiring fault rather than a brake problem

Chassis has surface corrosion all around

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak - not dripping during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 185,093 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting on chassis in multiple location both nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bottom of door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inside vehicle under windscreen (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 184,292 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 184,285 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting center (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 183,873 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 182,574 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 175,824 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,943 miles

light under body corrosion .......

wet test .......

Pass 2 Nov 2017 141,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine

Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 14 Oct 2016 139,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,473 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis legs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,158 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 124,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 124,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 121,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 119,340 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,640 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 94,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,869 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s tractor joints leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2006 85,869 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s tractor joints leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2006 82,977 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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V531 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V531 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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V531 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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