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DRZ 80

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 80
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 46,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out decelerometer test due to excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,796 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 39,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage around engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle lamps all changed to led

Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,399 miles

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

Vehicle lamps all changed from halogen to led

Fail 21 Jul 2022 37,385 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle lamps all changed from halogen to led

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle lamps all changed from halogen to led

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,599 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,244 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,510 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 20,807 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 20,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,676 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,620 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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DRZ 80 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DRZ 80, 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 DRZ 80 registered?

DRZ 80 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is DRZ 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 80 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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