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B5 HFH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,836 mi
Last recorded108,836 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,836 miles

N/s/f & n/s/r road wheels badly corroded in 2 areas,

Fail 11 Sep 2023 108,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seat belt mounting badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/s/f wing outer cover holed & has sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/s/f outrigger holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seat belt mounting badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/s/f & n/s/r road wheels badly corroded in 2 areas,

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,060 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 101,867 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,797 miles

Body panel damage to n/s/r & o/s/f,

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Body panel damage to n/s/r & o/s/f,

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,889 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,156 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 95,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,960 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,721 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play developing in lower steering column universal joints,

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,513 miles

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

n/s & oi/s front suspension damper turrets badly rusted

o/s/f swivel seal retainer badly corroded-parts missing

play developing in n/s/r hub bearing assy

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to o/s f & n/s/r area of vehicle,

n/s & o/s front shock absober turrets badly corroded,

play developing in lower steering column

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,001 miles

body damage to n/s r & o/s/f areas

play developing in lower steering column assy

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,001 miles

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

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

body damage to n/s r & o/s/f areas

play developing in lower steering column assy

Pass 18 Aug 2012 75,548 miles

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f sphere seal damp.

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

stonechip in screen.

wear to shockabsorber bushes.

Fail 18 Aug 2012 75,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded.

n/s/f sphere seal damp.

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

stonechip in screen.

wear to shockabsorber bushes.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,010 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 719,734 miles

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

body damaged/ o/s f/ wheel bearing noisey/ exhaust poor/ oil leaks/ front tyres getting low/

Fail 27 Jul 2010 65,652 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,652 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 61,124 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,643 miles

brake pipes corroded. coil springs corroded. play in rear shockabsorber bushes. rear tyres cracking and stepped in tread.

oil level high. various dents and scratches stone chip in screen. slight oil leaks. n/s/f hub damp. exhaust corroded. rear pads worn low.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 511,085 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn †front discs corroded & worn †front pads worn †rear tyres perished & cracking †wipers smearing slightly †stonechips in screen †accident damage to osf wing †engine oil leaks †exhaust corroded †slight leak from ns hub

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,997 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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B5 HFH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B5 HFH, 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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B5 HFH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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