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M100 DEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,724 mi
Last recorded95,724 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 92,728 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,391 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,562 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 90,489 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,661 miles

Fuel tank cradle corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,378 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,716 miles

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

fuel tank support corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

registration plate lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

Pass 2 May 2017 82,805 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 82,805 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

both front axel drive members have bolt missing

both front axel swivel seals have leak

engine oil leak

oil leak between gearbox and transferbox

Pass 29 Jan 2015 78,257 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front axel swivel seals slight leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak between gear box and transfer box

Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front axel swivel seals slight leak

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

oil leak between gear box and transfer box

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 74,318 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,854 miles

Blts sheared off in O/S/F + N/S/F drive members

Both front brake pipes starting to rust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap does not lock

N/S/F swivel leaking

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight bind on both front front wheels making them difficult to rotate

Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,854 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Blts sheared off in O/S/F + N/S/F drive members

Both front brake pipes starting to rust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap does not lock

N/S/F swivel leaking

N/S/R bump stop missing

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Slight bind on both front front wheels making them difficult to rotate

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,624 miles

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

Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,060 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 53,997 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,639 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 73,033 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,757 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 54,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,528 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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M100 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 M100 DEF, 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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M100 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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The MOT history for M100 DEF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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