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903X267

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

551,227 mi
Last recorded551,227 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X267
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 551,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 506,243 miles

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

Rear door in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2018 459,762 miles

slight wear in steering damper bush

Fail 9 Jan 2018 459,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight wear in steering damper bush

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 417,483 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2017 417,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2016 382,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside slight windscreen chip

both sides headlamp glasses masked with tape creating flat topped beam

Fail 28 Jan 2016 38,272 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside slight windscreen chip

Pass 10 Feb 2015 341,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 341,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 302,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyre treads worn unevenly

Fail 4 Feb 2014 302,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyre treads worn unevenly

rear shock absorbers have very little damping effect

Pass 25 Feb 2013 267,923 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 267,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 229,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 229,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2011 212,515 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 212,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 1 Mar 2010 184,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 183,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 151,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 107,602 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 107,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,953 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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903X267 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 903X267, 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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903X267 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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