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L90 XXD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 128,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 128,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 127,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 127,688 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,969 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,968 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs corroded

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 XXD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD registered?

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

Is L90 XXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 XXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L90 XXD have outstanding finance?

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