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N90 NCR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,486 mi
Last recorded64,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN90 NCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,486 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,233 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,146 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,290 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 59,290 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 55,871 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 55,871 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,821 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,639 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 50,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 49,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,717 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,158 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,805 miles

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

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

Nearside outer door handle incomplete but operational

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 43,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer door handle incomplete but operational

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside door handle incomplete but operational

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leakat filter/ pressure switch

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside door handle incomplete but operational

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leakat filter/ pressure switch

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front drag link end boot split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front drag link end boot split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,262 miles

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

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint boot split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,651 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N90 NCR 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 74.1%.

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 N90 NCR, 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 N90 NCR registered?

N90 NCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for N90 NCR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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