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V546 JAE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,808 mi
Last recorded171,808 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV546 JAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 171,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 171,728 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 165,193 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 165,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 158,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear surface corrosion not effect steering or braking

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 149,562 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 149,562 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 146,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 144,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,330 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,322 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle A-bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,036 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,612 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 109,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 93,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 93,005 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,111 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,506 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 56,745 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 56,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,645 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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V546 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V546 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 V546 JAE registered?

V546 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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