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F7 ELP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

230,205 mi
Last recorded230,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 ELP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 230,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 229,673 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 228,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 224,481 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside centre out rigger slight corrossion

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 218,870 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Outrigger Slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 218,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Outrigger Slightly corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 209,401 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 209,307 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 197,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 187,320 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 187,219 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 175,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 167,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 167,463 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 156,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 146,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 146,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 136,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 124,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 108,408 miles

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

Nearside rearmost side facing seat has 1 seatbelt retainer missing.

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 108,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rearmost side facing seat has 1 seatbelt retainer missing.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,451 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 77,073 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,432 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 72,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F7 ELP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F7 ELP, 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 F7 ELP registered?

F7 ELP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is F7 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 ELP shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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