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D90 RJH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

169,773 mi
Last recorded169,773 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD90 RJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 169,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 163,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 163,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 158,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 153,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 148,190 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 147,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 145,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 140,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,327 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 130,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 127,321 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 122,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 115,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 105,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 99,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,064 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 84,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,732 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,687 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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D90 RJH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 D90 RJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D90 RJH registered?

D90 RJH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is D90 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D90 RJH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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