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L90 HWL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,366 mi
Last recorded143,366 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 143,366 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 143,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 137,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,381 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 131,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 118,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,504 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 112,504 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,677 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 107,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,638 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,289 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,289 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,065 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,794 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,867 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,156 miles

n/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion

Fail 1 Feb 2011 65,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,377 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,006 miles

number plate slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,105 miles

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

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

slight free play steering box drop arm ball joint and boot split.

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 HWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

L90 HWL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is L90 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 HWL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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