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L90 KNC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

175,193 mi
Last recorded175,193 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 KNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 175,193 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected behind bumper (4.11 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 172,171 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 170,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 163,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 163,309 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 154,817 miles

Offside Front Drag link 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 149,556 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2020 149,556 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2019 141,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 141,630 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 134,710 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 134,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,675 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing steering box drag link (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,468 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,114 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,148 miles

slight grease leak on nsf swivel housing

slight p.a.s fluid leak om steering box bottom seal

Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight grease leak on nsf swivel housing

slight p.a.s fluid leak om steering box bottom seal

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,105 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,129 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,175 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,644 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,666 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 KNC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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