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6399 D

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4555cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration6399 D
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,555cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026

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

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 13,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 12,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 12,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019
Pass 5 Apr 2018
Pass 14 Mar 2017
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,544 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 10,543 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,275 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,137 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 8,133 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,174 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 6,174 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

slight play in the steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 100,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,276 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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6399 D is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 6399 D, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6399 D registered?

6399 D is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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