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L9 OWD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,871 mi
Last recorded180,871 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 OWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 180,871 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2023 180,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 180,286 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 180,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 180,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded / swollen

Pass 4 Jun 2019 179,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 176,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 176,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 174,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear back prop uj

Rear brake discs corroded

all brake pipes wax oiled at time of test

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 173,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 172,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 170,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 170,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 166,556 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 157,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 146,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 136,441 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 136,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 126,054 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 126,054 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

OSF top door hinge worn †Turbo drain tube leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2005 117,448 miles

brake pedal rubber slight wear

front wiper blades slightly split but still clearing screen

head lamp gaurds causeing slight beam inpearment

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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L9 OWD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L9 OWD, 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 L9 OWD registered?

L9 OWD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is L9 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 OWD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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