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V842 JHK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 JHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,179 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,433 miles

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings are slightly damaged

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber bushes are worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,778 miles

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

rear seat backs are loose

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

slight play in rear axle top joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,767 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

rear seat backs are loose

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

slight play in rear axle top joint

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,335 miles

offside and nearside front seat belts are slightly damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2009 73,255 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light is on

offside and nearside front seat belts are slightly damaged

traction control warning light is on

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,895 miles

rear screen wash does not work

slight damage to offside and nearside front seat belt webbing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,631 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)

nearside rear view mirror is cracked

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings are slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 56,119 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 56,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside door mirror is cracked

offside and nearside front seat belt webbings are damaged slightly

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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V842 JHK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V842 JHK, 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 V842 JHK registered?

V842 JHK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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