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N900 BJM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,141 mi
Last recorded190,141 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 BJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 190,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 186,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 176,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 176,155 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 174,702 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered

Pass 8 Jul 2014 170,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 165,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 165,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 159,711 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 153,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 144,951 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 135,439 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

hand brake near the end of its travel

off road tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2009 135,439 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

hand brake near the end of its travel

off road tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2008 130,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear radius arm mount bushs slightly worn

nearside wheel looks to be catching but not at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2008 130,599 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear radius arm mount bushs slightly worn

nearside wheel looks to be catching but not at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2007 122,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise parking brake travel (rec)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 122,122 miles

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

advise parking brake travel (rec)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 112,626 miles

Engine cooling fan faulty

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2005 112,436 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N900 BJM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N900 BJM, 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 N900 BJM registered?

N900 BJM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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