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L90 SLO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,230 mi
Last recorded155,230 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 SLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,230 miles

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

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

Offside steering damper slightly worn bush

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,503 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 132,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 125,830 miles

Front both tyres cracking/ perishing

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 125,818 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front both tyres cracking/ perishing

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 121,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 119,267 miles

Offside Rear tie bar bush deteriorated

Rear axle top stabalizer joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,136 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight fluid weep from swivel housings

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,417 miles

All tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,674 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 86,537 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,064 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 84,063 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,252 miles

advise under chassis starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,045 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,639 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 SLO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SLO, 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

How do I check the history of L90 SLO?

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What year was L90 SLO registered?

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

Is L90 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 SLO shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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