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M90 LPH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

188,792 mi
Last recorded188,792 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 LPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 188,792 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

steering wheel has movement

Pass 22 Oct 2022 188,522 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 187,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 185,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 183,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 180,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 174,410 miles

CORROSION TO REAR CROSS MEMBER

Fail 6 Dec 2016 174,404 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

CORROSION TO REAR CROSS MEMBER

Pass 1 Dec 2015 162,163 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 27 Nov 2015 162,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Nov 2014 142,953 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 122,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 105,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wiper split at edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wiper split at edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,537 miles

Advise O/S/F Inner wing brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Advise O/S/F Wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Advise stone chip in B Zone of windscreen.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 100,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Advise O/S/F Inner wing brake pipe is slightly corroded.

Advise O/S/F Wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Advise both rear tyres are wearing low.

Advise stone chip in B Zone of windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 93,987 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 93,986 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise steering damper bushes worn

advise uj prop-shaft worn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,334 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

adivse steering damper bushes

advise slight damp around steering pump

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,188 miles

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

advise cover missing on seat belt anchor

advise o/s/r tyre cut

Fail 6 Nov 2006 82,188 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise cover missing on seat belt anchor

advise o/s/r tyre cut

Pass 10 Nov 2005 76,406 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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M90 LPH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M90 LPH, 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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M90 LPH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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