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C2 TOW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,079 mi
Last recorded149,079 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 149,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 147,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 147,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 144,775 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 139,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 139,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 138,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2020 134,047 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,859 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,859 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,717 miles

all wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,633 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 106,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 100,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,158 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 63,439 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 63,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,462 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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C2 TOW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C2 TOW, 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 C2 TOW registered?

C2 TOW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is C2 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 TOW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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