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N1 XRJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

429 mi
Last recorded429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 XRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 429 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN.

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN.

VARIOUS CORROSION AROUND CHASSIS.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM BUCKLED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING THIN.

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN.

VARIOUS CORROSION AROUND CHASSIS.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 142,299 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 142,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 125,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 111,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 88,198 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 88,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,060 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,698 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 XRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRJ, 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 N1 XRJ registered?

N1 XRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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