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DIG 6499

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,261 mi
Last recorded121,261 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6499
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 121,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,694 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,407 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 116,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 114,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 107,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,795 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 910,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,525 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 840,342 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 87,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,281 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,636 miles

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

steering damper slight wear on bushes

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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DIG 6499 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DIG 6499, 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 DIG 6499 registered?

DIG 6499 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is DIG 6499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 6499 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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