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C9 OVR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,402 mi
Last recorded78,402 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 78,402 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,369 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,037 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 77,840 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front brake pipe surface rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2021 77,833 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level low and sign of leak

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Front brake pipe surface rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,753 miles

Brake pipe surface rusty

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 77,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering damper bush cracked

Brake pipe surface rusty

Corrosion under body and suspension

Exhaust surface corroded

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

Offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2019 77,589 miles

all brake pipes rusty

all springs rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,591 miles

seat belts slight fluffing on webbing

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 76,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,146 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 76,140 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 74,494 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,595 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 71,286 miles

Centre Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

excessive parking brake travel

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Nov 2008 65,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 65,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 164,078 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside front seatbelt fastener outer cover missing

rear door hinges worn

Fail 31 Aug 2006 164,078 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate cracked

offside seatbelt fastener outer cover missing

rear door hinges worn

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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C9 OVR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C9 OVR, 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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C9 OVR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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