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ENP 657B

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,177 mi
Last recorded165,177 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENP 657B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 165,177 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 161,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 155,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,579 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 137,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,588 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 131,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,930 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 121,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,099 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2012 112,089 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,028 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pedal rubbers slight deterioration

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,781 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 69,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,150 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 59,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 48,386 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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ENP 657B is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ENP 657B, 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 ENP 657B registered?

ENP 657B is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is ENP 657B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENP 657B shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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