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5 WBF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,116 mi
Last recorded77,116 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 WBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 71,932 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,268 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 68,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 65,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,036 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 15 May 2017 61,372 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 59,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 56,828 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 56,826 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 54,524 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 54,524 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 52,336 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 52,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 50,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 Front 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 11 May 2011 48,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,965 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate partly broken

Pass 25 May 2009 45,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 May 2009 45,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,707 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 26 May 2008 42,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 May 2007 40,504 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 40,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 37,365 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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5 WBF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 5 WBF, 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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5 WBF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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