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C6 OBW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,624 mi
Last recorded184,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 184,624 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

age related corrosion to under body

Pass 20 Jan 2022 184,317 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 181,230 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 175,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 168,040 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 168,033 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear Exhaust mount & join corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 166,659 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 160,906 miles

rear chassis o/s slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2015 154,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 148,129 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 140,691 miles

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

steering drop arm has slight play in joint

Fail 12 Jun 2013 140,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

steering drop arm has slight play in joint

Pass 14 Jun 2012 138,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 134,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 132,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 132,375 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber split

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Mar 2010 132,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

slight imbalance on front brakes

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 128,246 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 128,246 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 125,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 116,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 116,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,058 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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C6 OBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C6 OBW, 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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C6 OBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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