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V545 JAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,571 mi
Last recorded172,571 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 172,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 172,543 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 172,222 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 14 Feb 2025 172,222 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe both front and rear connections leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2024 172,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 170,528 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 168,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 168,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion all over underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 165,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 163,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 162,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 161,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 161,153 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,688 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 158,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,021 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front steering dampener pivot bush / bearing play

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox / Transfer Box Has Major Leak Of Oil. Leaking On Too Exhaust

Fail 12 Jul 2016 154,017 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Brake Pipe From Front Too Rear Axle Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Front Prop Shaft Has Excessive Movement In Rear U/J (2.4.G.4b)

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

Engine Oil Leak

Front steering dampener pivot bush / bearing play

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Gearbox / Transfer Box Has Major Leak Of Oil. Leaking On Too Exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 137,248 miles

Front propshaft had been removed prior to being presented for test

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

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

Metal brake pipes at rear axle have been cleaned and greased making true assessment dificult.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 137,248 miles

Front propshaft had been removed prior to being presented for test

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

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

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

Metal brake pipes at rear axle have been cleaned and greased making true assessment dificult.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 128,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 118,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,932 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,689 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Small amount of play at steering arm joint at steering box.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,299 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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V545 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V545 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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V545 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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