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L90 STB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 STB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,182 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 66,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,899 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,678 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,266 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,678 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 64,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,773 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 STB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 STB, 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 STB registered?

L90 STB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is L90 STB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 STB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 STB have outstanding finance?

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