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V718 JST

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,862 mi
Last recorded102,862 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 JST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 102,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 101,401 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush onto body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,106 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,099 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not operating over full swept area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system On axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Chassis corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,346 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,195 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 97,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,138 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 95,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,961 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,904 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 88,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 85,155 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,155 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,060 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 71,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,424 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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V718 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V718 JST, 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 V718 JST registered?

V718 JST is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V718 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for V718 JST shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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