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EDG 11E

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 11E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,573 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,789 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,937 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on chassis leg

Offside Rear Shock absorber top rubber worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,252 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,716 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 40,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 17,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 17,518 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EDG 11E is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EDG 11E, 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 EDG 11E registered?

EDG 11E is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is EDG 11E safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDG 11E shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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