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C26 BCE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 BCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 129,238 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around windscreen

engine compartment corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,143 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 129,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 129,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 121,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,043 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 120,043 miles

Body insecure bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Nearside and Offside (3.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,899 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 113,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 112,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have cracks in treads

Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake discs corroded and wearing thin

all coil springs corroded

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,004 miles

All coil springs corroded

All tyres are cracked & perished in tread pattern

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside & Nearside rear tyres have cuts on sidewall but no cords showing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,004 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

All coil springs corroded

All tyres are cracked & perished in tread pattern

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside & Nearside rear tyres have cuts on sidewall but no cords showing

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,266 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracked and perished on tread pattern

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall no ply cords showing

oil leak engine oil leak gearbox

Fail 31 Jan 2014 98,266 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear tyres cracked and perished on tread pattern

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall no ply cords showing

oil leak engine oil leak gearbox

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,411 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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C26 BCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 C26 BCE, 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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C26 BCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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