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OIL 9080

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,232 mi
Last recorded109,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 9080
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2026 109,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (chassis) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box inner chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis heavy with rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis heavy with rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,157 miles

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

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

Rear lower fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear lower fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 106,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear radius arm bushes perished n/s and o/s

n/s/f body mount corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r shocker corroded

rear a frame ball joint slight play

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,374 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f body mounting corroded

o/s/r socker very corroded

rear a frame ball join slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2022 105,332 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads slightly

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links have very slight play

n/s/f brake pad wearing low

n/s/f track rod end dust cover cracking deteriorated

oil weaps on engine gearbox

Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre/rear outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s outrigger centre and front multiple areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking in treads slightly

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links have very slight play

n/s/f brake pad wearing low

n/s/f track rod end dust cover cracking deteriorated

oil weaps on engine gearbox

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,343 miles

n/s/f body mount outrigger starting to corrode above mud flap

oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2020 84,422 miles

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,137 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,807 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

steering damper rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,859 miles

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,020 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,185 miles

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

front diff seal leaking

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear bump stop missing

rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,073 miles

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

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)

advise front diff oil seal slight leak.

advise off side front hub oil seal holding ring excessively corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,390 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 17,426 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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OIL 9080 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIL 9080, 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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OIL 9080 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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