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B8 NFR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,516 mi
Last recorded240,516 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 240,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 239,266 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 239,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak tank filler kneck (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 237,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 233,369 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 233,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 230,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 228,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 223,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 217,852 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2016 209,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 202,900 miles

corrosion hole n/s a post body mount area

rear number plate condition

rusting rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2014 198,068 miles

advise rear number plate replacement

Fail 7 Aug 2014 198,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

advise nsr mudflap loose

advise rear number plate replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2013 192,919 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion and osr axle pipe

advise rear brake disc inner faces rusty advise brake inspection

advise slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Fail 17 Apr 2013 192,773 miles

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion and osr axle pipe

advise rear brake disc inner faces rusty advise brake inspection

advise slight play in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 31 Mar 2012 188,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 184,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 178,252 miles

advise front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

advise horn working at time of test

advise nsf brake pipe has surface corrosion

advise nsr and osr antiroll bar links have some wear

advise steering damper os bush is slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 165,646 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 165,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 157,473 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 157,435 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 127,883 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

deterioration of steering damper bushes.

play in steering box drop arm joint.

top steering column uj fouling plastic air intake pipe.

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 NFR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

B8 NFR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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