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E145 MAR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,423 mi
Last recorded64,423 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 MAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,856 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 63,856 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 62,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,213 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s of rear cross member

Pass 20 Mar 2018 116,050 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 116,050 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear crossmember slightly corroded

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,713 miles

offside front axle hub seal weeping

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,713 miles

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

offside front axle hub seal weeping

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 104,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 96,171 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,681 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,367 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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E145 MAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E145 MAR, 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 E145 MAR registered?

E145 MAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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