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DJI 46

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,923 mi
Last recorded59,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 46
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 59,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function snapped at top (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 451,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 143,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,445 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,721 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded everywhere

Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,721 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded everywhere

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,554 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,716 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 15,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,716 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,209 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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DJI 46 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DJI 46, 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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What year was DJI 46 registered?

DJI 46 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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