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EBG 642

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,539 mi
Last recorded61,539 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBG 642
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 61,539 miles

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

Vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,451 miles

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

vehicle coated in under seal

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,451 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle coated in under seal

Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,016 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,218 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 518,504 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Nov 2016 51,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,494 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,856 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 47,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 44,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes corroding in places

headlamps slightly loose in securing rings

heavy rusting on front chassis

n/s/f tyre sidewall surface cut

slight corrosion on discs

weep of oil on n/s/f hub

Pass 1 May 2007 40,533 miles

steering noisy

Pass 4 May 2006 38,209 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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EBG 642 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EBG 642, 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 EBG 642 registered?

EBG 642 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is EBG 642 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBG 642 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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