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N123 ADD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,568 mi
Last recorded177,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 ADD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 177,568 miles

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

both front hubs damp

slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing on limit

Pass 15 Aug 2024 174,434 miles

slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2023 172,249 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2023 172,249 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2022 169,745 miles

slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,178 miles

slight play in nearside front bearing/swivel

Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 6 Jun 2019 156,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front axle seals leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2019 156,327 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible blocked by ladder (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front axle seals leaking

Pass 4 May 2018 143,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 137,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2017 137,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 131,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,879 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 128,818 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

damage to neaside front wing but no sharpe edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside front wing

damage to offside rear quarter panel

steering damper offside bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2012 110,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 110,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,760 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 106,760 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,183 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 100,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 79,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,931 miles

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

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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N123 ADD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N123 ADD, 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 N123 ADD registered?

N123 ADD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is N123 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 ADD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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