CarVerify

Free Car Check

B19 HAD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 HAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 194,145 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 194,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification fowling steering (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam effecting dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2022 193,944 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 193,887 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dee bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and front axel damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheels sicking out from arches

Pass 16 Nov 2020 193,616 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 191,851 miles

tyres stick out past the rear arches

Pass 14 May 2018 191,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 189,354 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 189,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,572 miles

member across chassis in front of rear axle heavily corroded

play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 174,958 miles

crewcab rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 167,979 miles

crewcab rear crossmember corroding

minor blow on exhaust system

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 May 2014 167,979 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

crewcab rear crossmember corroding

minor blow on exhaust system

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 23 May 2013 164,534 miles

Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly.

Both rear body outer riggers holed and corroded nott effecting the strength or structure off the vechicle.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust missing nott emmitting a loud noise too the rear and fumes still exit the rear.

Fail 22 May 2013 164,534 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front swivel hub seals leaking slightly.

Both rear body outer riggers holed and corroded nott effecting the strength or structure off the vechicle.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust missing nott emmitting a loud noise too the rear and fumes still exit the rear.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 156,778 miles

Centre rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing but still works as it should.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 156,777 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing but still works as it should.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 145,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,796 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 134,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,910 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 108,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 107,725 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 85,530 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 85,530 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B19 HAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B19 HAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B19 HAD?

You can check the full history of B19 HAD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B19 HAD registered?

B19 HAD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is B19 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 HAD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B19 HAD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B19 HAD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.