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666 XLM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 117,040 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 117,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,537 miles

Exhaust corroded at join

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 116,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both swivel joint leaking

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle A frame. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 115,117 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 115,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering sphere leak oil slightly

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering sphere leaking oil slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 105,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 104,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 103,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,096 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,038 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 101,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shockers replaced

bull bar rusting

car is starting to get rusty and weak

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear in both front lower shocker bushes

general wear in wiper linkage

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

metal cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. area

o/s/f seat covering wearing

odd stickers on screen

rear crossmember covered in alloy tread plate

roof rack fitted

surface rust on parts of susp,

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,488 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 95,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,287 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 82,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 752,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,268 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 62,463 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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666 XLM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 666 XLM, 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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666 XLM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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