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N29 NFA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

228,441 mi
Last recorded228,441 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 NFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 228,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 227,257 miles

Nearside Front seat not present at time of test

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 227,257 miles

Nearside Front seat not present at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 225,261 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 222,595 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 222,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 219,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 217,421 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 215,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 212,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 212,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 176,751 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 176,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,577 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2014 158,436 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 142,905 miles

steering box leaking

tow bar electrical socket broken

Fail 30 Apr 2013 142,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

steering box leaking

tow bar electrical socket broken

Pass 1 May 2012 126,702 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

after market head lamps fitted,

after market seats fitted making correct use of seatbelts difficult.

repairs to chassis rails

Fail 27 Apr 2012 126,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

after market head lamps fitted,

after market seats fitted making correct use of seatbelts difficult.

repairs to chassis rails

Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 114,284 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyre's have cuts to outer walls

cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 28 May 2010 114,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyre's have cuts to outer walls

cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 16 May 2009 105,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 100,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 74,776 miles

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

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

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N29 NFA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N29 NFA, 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

How do I check the history of N29 NFA?

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What year was N29 NFA registered?

N29 NFA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is N29 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 NFA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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