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B11 CDN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,694 mi
Last recorded142,694 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 142,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,444 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 142,047 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under body fully undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,587 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,771 miles

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

corrosion on chassis

o/s steering drag link end boot adrift

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2019 135,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,186 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,946 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 123,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,103 miles

Brake pipes greased making corrosion inspection difficult.

Fuel filler cap locked unable to check cap seal but no evidence of leaking.

Main beam switch doesn't latch every time.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Passenger side wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively.

Slight play in steering damper to drop arm bush

Wipers not working on double speed.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 108,111 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 102,802 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 102,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 99,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,419 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front draglink end gaiter torn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,287 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 77,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocker turrets corroded

both rear discs lighly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2008 77,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocker turrets corroded

both rear discs lighly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,611 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 74,611 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2007 74,538 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,499 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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B11 CDN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 B11 CDN, 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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B11 CDN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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