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D4 WFP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,135 mi
Last recorded134,135 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 WFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 134,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 132,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

power steering stiff and noise

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,149 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front brake discs worn

power steering stiff and noise

Pass 10 Nov 2023 129,339 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 129,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting AREA HAS YELLOW CHALK (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting AREA HAS YELLOW CHALK (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting AREA HAS YELLOW CHALK (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 129,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 129,056 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 123,337 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,539 miles

3rd brake lamp in-op

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

both rear tyres 14 years old

vehicle in a very corrosive condition underneath

Fail 6 Sep 2021 120,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

3rd brake lamp in-op

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

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

both rear tyres 14 years old

vehicle in a very corrosive condition underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,437 miles

coolant leak on engine

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,437 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch and lights n/w (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam/left indicator not working correctly on switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cab step corroded (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (2.7.4)

coolant leak on engine

secondary side and headlight switches fitted

slight corrosion on various parts of chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,463 miles

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

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

slight play in steering bushes (damper and track rod)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 112,986 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,986 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,079 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 111,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 108,575 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 102,258 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

indicator stalk loose (still operates correctly)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 102,258 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

indicator stalk loose (still operates correctly)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 97,818 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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Dec 2008 97,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,687 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,605 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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D4 WFP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 D4 WFP, 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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D4 WFP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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