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LES 448X

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,130 mi
Last recorded145,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLES 448X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 145,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 143,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 141,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,945 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 135,609 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,063 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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LES 448X is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LES 448X, 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 LES 448X registered?

LES 448X is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is LES 448X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LES 448X shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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