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7100 UR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7100 UR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,737 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 94,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,698 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,614 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 93,759 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,660 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,755 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,590 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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7100 UR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 7100 UR, 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 7100 UR registered?

7100 UR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 7100 UR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7100 UR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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