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E9 STN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,275 mi
Last recorded187,275 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 187,275 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 187,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 186,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak engine area

Pass 13 Aug 2024 184,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 184,133 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 182,440 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 180,811 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 180,771 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg - chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member - chalk marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively chalk marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both rear inner door pillars corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 178,510 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively chalk marked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 174,771 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear STEP INSECURE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A FRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 174,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear STEP INSECURE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A FRAME MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 165,605 miles

light underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 149,476 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting on rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on rear cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel pin has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,553 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 139,553 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 126,765 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 118,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 112,531 miles

brake pipes corroding\s;light corrosion development in main chassis

rear brake discs worn pitted and corroded\rear chassis cross member corroding but not considered to be exsesive

rear shock absorber top bushes for slight play\damage to osf rim \hand brake travel\injury in windscreen\drivers seat belt clip incomplete\operation of osr door\front hub swivel seals leaking\

Fail 22 Aug 2012 112,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes corroding\s;light corrosion development in main chassis

rear brake discs worn pitted and corroded\rear chassis cross member corroding but not considered to be exsesive

rear shock absorber top bushes for slight play\damage to osf rim \hand brake travel\injury in windscreen\drivers seat belt clip incomplete\operation of osr door\front hub swivel seals leaking\

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,774 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 94,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,447 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 88,854 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,076 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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E9 STN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E9 STN, 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 E9 STN registered?

E9 STN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is E9 STN safe to buy?

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