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BCZ 4597

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4597
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 38,888 miles

Offside Front door hinge pins worn

Pass 7 Apr 2024 37,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,603 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 34,894 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 34,894 miles

Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 34,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 33,824 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,822 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,683 miles

hand brake disc corrodded

o/s front swivel damp

slight kick on foot brake on brake test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 28,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 27,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 24,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,579 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
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BCZ 4597 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BCZ 4597, 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 BCZ 4597 registered?

BCZ 4597 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is BCZ 4597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 4597 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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