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DEZ 9068

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 9068
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 132,093 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 130,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 123,697 miles

n/s out rigger corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 123,697 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s out rigger corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 119,752 miles

Central Body mounting fixings insecure nearside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Body mounting fixings insecure offside (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting osffside outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 115,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,990 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front steering damper bush slightly deteriorated.

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Central sleeve. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,990 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front steering damper bush slightly deteriorated.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Central sleeve. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 92,740 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 92,740 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,956 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 23 May 2014 85,050 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 77,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 67,911 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 67,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,618 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 56,128 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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DEZ 9068 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DEZ 9068, 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 DEZ 9068 registered?

DEZ 9068 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is DEZ 9068 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 9068 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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