CarVerify

Free Car Check

105 DWB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration105 DWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,613 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in all steering ball joint pivots

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,545 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis excessively corroded at offside and nearside rear suspension mounts (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis excessively corroded nearside front cross member steering mount (6.1.B.2)

Brake performance not tested rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

not brake tested due to brake pipe excessively leaking

slight play in all steering ball joint pivots

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,333 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play UJ joint (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Intermediate/Rear silencer joint corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 80,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 80,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,593 miles

Crank pulley noisy

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight radiator coolant leak

Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,915 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,286 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,132 miles

offside rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,673 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

105 DWB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 105 DWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 105 DWB?

You can check the full history of 105 DWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 105 DWB registered?

105 DWB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 105 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 105 DWB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 105 DWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 105 DWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.