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B8 GHF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,126 mi
Last recorded86,126 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER BODY WAXOYLED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,949 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 83,949 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,388 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 79,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER SPINDLE LOOSE (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 54,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,715 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,475 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,583 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 39,863 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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B8 GHF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B8 GHF, 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 B8 GHF registered?

B8 GHF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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The MOT history for B8 GHF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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