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NIB 9520

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 9520
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 114,618 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 114,614 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,569 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 111,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearmost track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,764 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 107,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 107,739 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,568 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,229 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,916 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

rear exhaust is a little rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,914 miles

Statutory seat belt missing all rear (5.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

rear exhaust is a little rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,388 miles

N/S/F / O/S/F / N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,946 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear flexi mounts weak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,638 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,502 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,502 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 81,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,965 miles

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

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

Slight leak of fluid from steering box

Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight leak of fluid from steering box

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,585 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,585 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,558 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner wall

Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,835 miles

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

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 9520 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 NIB 9520, 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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NIB 9520 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for NIB 9520 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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