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L90 PBS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,291 mi
Last recorded164,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 164,291 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front swivel housing oil seal leaking slightly

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,719 miles

Front o/s & n/s swivel housing oil seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear a frame joint has some play

Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside seat box lower edge deteriorated

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 157,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside seat box lower edge deteriorated

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 154,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper suspension arms to top of differential .. boot deteriorated no play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

minor oil leak engine gearbox area

slight weep on both front swivel hubs

Fail 26 Jan 2023 154,806 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to the steering issue, need to use the Tapley Meter (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 147,703 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,728 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,428 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 137,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 137,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 129,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 114,714 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,107 miles

n/s/r lower shocker cup on axle has slight damage

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,654 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f out rigger rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,176 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front hubs have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2010 88,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 81,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 76,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,184 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,184 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,188 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 PBS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PBS, 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 PBS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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