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L90 HJD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

197,123 mi
Last recorded197,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 197,123 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 196,667 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 195,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 193,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 192,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 190,680 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 189,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front and rear radius arm bushes perished

Front swivel joints appear damp

Slight play in offside front drop arm ball joint

Strong advise - Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

Strong advise - Offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Strong advise - Offside front out-rigger corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 188,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 188,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 186,328 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 183,730 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 178,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 170,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 158,357 miles

steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 May 2012 145,241 miles

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush slighty worn

Pass 4 May 2011 133,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering damper rubber bush slighty worn

Pass 10 May 2010 120,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 107,455 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

slight fuild leak on engine

Pass 14 May 2008 93,089 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering damper lower bush

Pass 14 May 2007 78,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,510 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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L90 HJD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 L90 HJD, 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 L90 HJD registered?

L90 HJD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is L90 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HJD 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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