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P19 BTB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

265,010 mi
Last recorded265,010 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 BTB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 265,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 258,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 257,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger front of in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 249,644 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position not working correctly on near side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 249,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper chassis rail to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position not working correctly on near side (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 243,147 miles

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

Rear reverse lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 243,147 miles

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

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

Rear reverse lens damaged

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 236,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 227,983 miles

After market steering wheel fitted

Front Nearside and offside hubs slight oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in front most prop shaft u/j (rear prop )

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering u/j joints have slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2019 221,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hub leaking.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 216,731 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 216,731 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 205,307 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Front hub oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 205,307 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil leak

Offside Front hub oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 191,457 miles

slight oil leak offside front hub

Pass 29 Oct 2015 176,667 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 176,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating IS DIM (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,331 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 161,331 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

O/s/r hub seal leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 151,438 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 149,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 147,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 142,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 138,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 14,355 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 133,759 miles

oil leak

rear number plate light slightly dim

rear number plate slightly discolered

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Oct 2007 133,739 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

oil leak around engine

rear number plate slighty dim

rear number plate slighty discoloured

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,754 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims on limit

rear number plate starting to become discoloured

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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P19 BTB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P19 BTB, 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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P19 BTB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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