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P14 HLC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

301,012 mi
Last recorded301,012 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 301,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 301,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 299,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2024 297,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 291,859 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both spheres slight oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 278,831 miles

Nearside Front steering arm dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 268,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 256,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 240,670 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 240,670 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 228,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 216,984 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 203,678 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 203,678 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 189,841 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 173,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 160,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 149,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 137,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 124,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,903 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 113,868 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

underside dirty please clean me

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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P14 HLC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P14 HLC, 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 P14 HLC registered?

P14 HLC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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