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L90 JVV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,975 mi
Last recorded186,975 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 186,975 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 175,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 167,913 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 167,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 164,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 162,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 162,605 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 160,378 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 152,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 136,496 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,984 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,162 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,899 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 76,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,042 miles

slight play in steering box crack in windsrceen n/s/lower edge

Pass 6 Apr 2006 61,476 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 JVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVV, 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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What year was L90 JVV registered?

L90 JVV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L90 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 JVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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