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PUP 11E

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

184,196 mi
Last recorded184,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUP 11E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 184,196 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 184,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 184,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2023 183,726 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 183,658 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 183,658 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 183,212 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 183,082 miles

coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 182,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 182,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 182,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 180,107 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 180,105 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings On box. bolt loose (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 173,839 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 173,839 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 164,519 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 164,519 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 159,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 149,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres start to perish

Fail 18 Mar 2011 149,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres start to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2010 140,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 140,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 132,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 132,724 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 125,411 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 125,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 114,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 104,917 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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PUP 11E is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 PUP 11E, 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 PUP 11E registered?

PUP 11E is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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