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NFZ 3018

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 3018
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,549 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

instrumental light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2026 115,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

instrumental light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,431 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 115,314 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,190 miles

Engine oil on minimum level on dipstick.

Front axle oil leaks.

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 115,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (d))

Engine oil on minimum level on dipstick.

Front axle oil leaks.

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,158 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 115,155 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,110 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 155,607 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 114,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,441 miles

Front Both seatbelt stalk cases missing

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

Front Inner Body sills corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play And grease around end bearing (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,325 miles

light dip switch worn

seat belt stork covers missing

underside chassis welding has been done to all areas

Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,760 miles

underside chassis welding some plates etc only just exceptable as mot standard repair . rear seat belts missing side on seats fitted, front seat belt stork covers missing .

Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside chassis has been plated etc welding to plates is only just exceptable as a mot standard repair . rear seat sideways fitted no belts , front seat belt stork covers missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,124 miles

n/s/f tyre flat and side walls starting to perish

Fail 1 Oct 2013 105,109 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre flat and side walls starting to perish

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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NFZ 3018 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NFZ 3018, 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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NFZ 3018 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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