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M2 GLB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

247,418 mi
Last recorded247,418 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 247,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 237,364 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 225,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 214,745 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,495 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 200,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,779 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 167,700 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,346 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,131 miles

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

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

slight oil leak front diff

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 348,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 140,869 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 140,428 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 140,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 137,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 127,717 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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M2 GLB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M2 GLB, 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 M2 GLB registered?

M2 GLB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is M2 GLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 GLB shows 22 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.

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