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BKZ 9039

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,811 mi
Last recorded160,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 9039
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 160,811 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 160,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 158,501 miles

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 25 Jun 2021 154,805 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2020 153,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 153,370 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 151,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 148,702 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 148,702 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 145,929 miles

Oil leak

inspected all brake pipes best as possible due to shultz.

inspected under body best as possible due to shultz.

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 145,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 145,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

prop shalf (FRONT) REAR JOINT WORN

Pass 12 Dec 2013 144,556 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 140,601 miles

n/s front tyre valve cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2011 136,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 136,746 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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BKZ 9039 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BKZ 9039, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 9039 registered?

BKZ 9039 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is BKZ 9039 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 9039 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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