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F7 LUR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

169,111 mi
Last recorded169,111 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 LUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 169,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 163,547 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 158,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 158,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 153,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 153,326 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,420 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 138,539 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,945 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 126,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 121,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 112,097 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 112,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,807 miles

N/O side front swivil oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 106,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

N/O side front swivil oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,026 miles

FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,026 miles

FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,489 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 100,489 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,807 miles

offside rear chassis starting to corroded

rear diff seal weeping

slight play in steering joints

weep in steering box

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,740 miles

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

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

steering box seal has slight weep

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,508 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,643 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,643 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,352 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 61,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,201 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,201 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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F7 LUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUR, 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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F7 LUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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