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V541 JAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,024 mi
Last recorded140,024 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 140,024 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 139,951 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 138,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 136,243 miles

Nearside Rear rear seat belt outer casing missing

rear floor support holed rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,243 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front hub seals damp

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear seat belt outer casing missing

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

Offside Front shock turret holed/rusty

Rear chassis webbing holed both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2018 135,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack in it (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in the back rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 135,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction light (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged in the back rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre rear seat belt missing

coolant level low

Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,927 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,942 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing lap belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,600 miles

Nearside Front Sphere leaking oil strongly advise

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sphere leaking oil

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,781 miles

Centre EXHAUST SILENCER DAMAGED.

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

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING TURRET CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT AXLE MOUNT, BOTH BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH. (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT CHASSIS MOUNT. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING TURRET CORRODED.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT AXLE MOUNT,BOTH BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR BODY SUPPORT BAR HEAVILY CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 125,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY MOUNT (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre EXHAUST SILENCER DAMAGED.

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

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING TURRET CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT AXLE MOUNT, BOTH BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside HEADLAMP GLASS DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush UPPER BUSH. (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT CHASSIS MOUNT. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING TURRET CORRODED.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AT AXLE MOUNT,BOTH BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR BODY SUPPORT BAR HEAVILY CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 71,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,941 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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V541 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V541 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 V541 JAE registered?

V541 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V541 JAE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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