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N1 ROV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,871 mi
Last recorded122,871 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 ROV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking to excess over brake disc and tyre (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis member near tow bar mount area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking to excess over brake disc and tyre (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive crank shaft seal area and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Outer axle fluid leaking

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

Offside Front Outer axle fluid leaking

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021

Nearside Front hub seal wet

Offside Front hub seal wet

Fail 18 Nov 2021

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal wet

Offside Front hub seal wet

Pass 6 Nov 2020

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018
Pass 17 Aug 2017
Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 121,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2013

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2012

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper bush slight movement

Pass 12 Jan 2011
Fail 12 Jan 2011

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 117,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,426 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 113,562 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 106,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,722 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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N1 ROV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N1 ROV, 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 N1 ROV registered?

N1 ROV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is N1 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N1 ROV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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