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V785 JGE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 JGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,533 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front axel swivel joints are leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,267 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,637 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,406 miles

Front bumper corroding underneath

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has damage inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,723 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,754 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,881 miles

centre crossmember excess corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,645 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 33,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,363 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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V785 JGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 V785 JGE, 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 V785 JGE registered?

V785 JGE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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