CarVerify

Free Car Check

Q762BNN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

188,675 mi
Last recorded188,675 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ762BNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 188,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front axle swivel damp

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box leaking heavily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 188,667 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front axle swivel damp

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box leaking heavily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2024 188,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Sep 2024 188,627 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 187,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 187,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2021 187,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

wiring untidy in vehicle unsure if connected

Pass 2 Oct 2020 187,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

play in offside front suspension uj unit

vehicle heavily undersealed, unable to fully test brake lines and fuel lines for corrosion

wiring inside vehicle untidy, unsure if connected

Pass 23 Oct 2019 187,787 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2018 187,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 187,990 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 187,789 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 186,590 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 186,586 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 185,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed and painted

Pass 16 May 2013 184,447 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 184,447 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 183,954 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 183,953 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 183,561 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 183,561 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside suspension low

Pass 21 Jul 2010 176,076 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 176,075 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 168,949 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 168,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 166,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 164,363 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 164,353 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 164,089 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Q762BNN 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 Q762BNN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Q762BNN?

You can check the full history of Q762BNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Q762BNN registered?

Q762BNN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is Q762BNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q762BNN shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q762BNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Q762BNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.