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L90 TGB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,257 mi
Last recorded137,257 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,737 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,829 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 119,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,334 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 114,334 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 106,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 82,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 57,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 49,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,541 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 TGB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TGB, 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 TGB registered?

L90 TGB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is L90 TGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 TGB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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