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N13 WER

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,337 mi
Last recorded59,337 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 WER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 57,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,662 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,661 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 456,311 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,902 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,712 miles

o/s tracktor joint weeping

Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,982 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,351 miles

o/s tracktor joint weeping

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,506 miles

underside muddy

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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N13 WER is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N13 WER, 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 N13 WER registered?

N13 WER is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N13 WER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 WER shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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