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B21 FRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

205,327 mi
Last recorded205,327 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 FRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 205,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 201,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 196,133 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 189,930 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 189,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 186,291 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub wiper joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub wiper joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine g/box joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 181,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 178,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 175,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 173,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 169,996 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 166,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 162,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 159,496 miles

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

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)

REAR REVERSING LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,496 miles

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

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)

REAR REVERSING LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

Pass 6 Sep 2012 159,496 miles

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

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)

REVERSING LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

Pass 9 Nov 2011 154,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2011 154,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 154,579 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 144,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 130,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 105,385 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 96,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 96,566 miles

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

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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B21 FRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B21 FRM, 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 B21 FRM registered?

B21 FRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B21 FRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 FRM shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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