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L99 RJB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 RJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 162,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 160,211 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 153,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi joint and join ahead of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective two exhaust hanging brackets not fully engaged in rubber mounts - exhaust routed very close to fuel tank and n/s/r tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 153,243 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever hits drivers seat when applied (1.1.6 (c))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing nut missing from mounting flange on parking brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexi joint and join ahead of rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective two exhaust hanging brackets not fully engaged in rubber mounts - exhaust routed very close to fuel tank and n/s/r tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box mounting bracket has a bolt missing on n/s and one bolt missing on o/s, one bolt loose, and nut missing from mounting thread through chassis bracket ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,971 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 151,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 150,814 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 150,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,032 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 147,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 138,210 miles

Front front prop shaft has bolts missing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 138,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front front prop shaft has bolts missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 129,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 129,196 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 125,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 125,419 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 117,327 miles

Seats not fitted O/S/R

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 117,327 miles

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

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

Seats not fitted O/S/R

Pass 13 Feb 2006 107,871 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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L99 RJB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L99 RJB, 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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L99 RJB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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