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NHZ 7166

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,957 mi
Last recorded187,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHZ 7166
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 187,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 184,400 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 182,923 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 182,922 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 179,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper seal slight leak

engine oil leak above steering box

Fail 18 Aug 2021 179,936 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm insicure (3.4 (a))

Steering arm modification unsafe steering drop arm insicure (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear 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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper seal slight leak

engine oil leak above steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2020 177,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 174,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 169,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 169,067 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drp arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 162,361 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 151,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 145,215 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 145,214 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 139,117 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 139,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,077 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 116,490 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 102,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,179 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

lot of play in wiperlinkage

n/s f tow ball insecure

oil leak rear gear box seal

Pass 26 Oct 2007 77,364 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 77,364 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 74,495 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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NHZ 7166 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NHZ 7166, 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 NHZ 7166 registered?

NHZ 7166 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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The MOT history for NHZ 7166 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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