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E12 WED

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 WED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,271 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 93,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,124 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,178 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,119 miles

MAIN, TO REAR AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN WIPER LINKAGE.

Nearside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED/HOLED.

Offside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING BADLY CORRODED/HOLED.

Offside Rear TO WHEEL CYLINDER, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

MAIN, TO REAR AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN WIPER LINKAGE.

Nearside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED/HOLED.

Offside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING BADLY CORRODED/HOLED.

Offside Rear TO WHEEL CYLINDER, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Offside WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED.

Offside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED.

Oil leak ()

PLAY IN WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT BATTERY INSECURE.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED.

Offside REAR OF CENTRE, BODY MOUNTING CORRODED.

Oil leak ()

PLAY IN WINDSCREEN WIPER LINKAGE.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT BATTERY INSECURE.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,095 miles

BODY SUPPORT AT N/S (IN FRONT OF AXLE) CORRODED.

BODY SUPPORT AT O/S (IN FRONT OF AXLE) CORRODED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT BATTERY INSECURE.

WIPER LINKAGE BADLY WORN AT N/S.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 82,095 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BODY SUPPORT AT N/S (IN FRONT OF AXLE) CORRODED.

BODY SUPPORT AT O/S (IN FRONT OF AXLE) CORRODED.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT BATTERY INSECURE.

WIPER LINKAGE BADLY WORN AT N/S.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,218 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE TRANSMITTION BRAKE / SLIGHT TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 2 Aug 2014 81,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE TRANSMITTION BRAKE / SLIGHT TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,139 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,968 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,902 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,207 miles

Clutch pedal rubber holed

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,207 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Clutch pedal rubber holed

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 74,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear crossmember corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear crossmember corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,326 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,301 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,700 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,762 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,858 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 58,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 56,203 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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E12 WED is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E12 WED, 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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E12 WED is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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