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NIB 3450

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

238,922 mi
Last recorded238,922 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 3450
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 238,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 238,899 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + cannot fully see! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 238,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 238,258 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 237,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 237,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 237,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 237,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 237,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 236,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 236,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 232,265 miles

Both rear discs pitted / corroded, not considered to be seriously weakened or insecure.

Both rear tyres cracking / deteriorating. No cords visible.

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 231,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 223,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 223,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 213,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 213,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 169,433 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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NIB 3450 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NIB 3450, 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 NIB 3450 registered?

NIB 3450 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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