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MGZ 660

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,317 mi
Last recorded62,317 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 660
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,317 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush slightly worn and slight fluid leak

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,111 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

slight damp on steering damper and bushes slightly worn

Fail 22 Oct 2024 61,111 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

slight damp on steering damper and bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

passenger seat missing

steering damper slightly damp

Fail 6 Nov 2023 60,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

passenger seat missing

steering damper slightly damp

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,762 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 55,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front brake pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam spot light (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Play in front pan rod bushes

Both front strut turrets are corroded

Chassis is generally corroded

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Nearside Rear lower shock bushes have slight play in

Slight play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 4 Jul 2016 55,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front shock absorber turrets (corrosion)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,697 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 50,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake light staying on/tc light staying on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside/offside rear brake discs inner side corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside/offside rear brake discs inner side corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 48,186 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,983 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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MGZ 660 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MGZ 660, 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 MGZ 660 registered?

MGZ 660 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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The MOT history for MGZ 660 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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