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R27 ETS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

179,234 mi
Last recorded179,234 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 ETS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 179,234 miles

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

both headlamp patterns poor

fumes from rocker cover

Fail 25 Aug 2026 179,233 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak on joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both headlamp patterns poor

fumes from rocker cover

Pass 19 Sep 2025 173,589 miles

Offside Front Outer body out rigger slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 169,620 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,540 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 164,540 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 162,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 158,375 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 149,835 miles

Central Front door check strap broken

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 149,835 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front door check strap broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 143,200 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 143,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 139,136 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 May 2018 139,130 miles

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft, front joint

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 May 2017 136,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,118 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2015 129,266 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,165 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 122,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 122,236 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 117,858 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,629 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,615 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 111,125 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn near limit

rear pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 106,625 miles

steering box damp

Fail 5 Mar 2010 106,610 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box damp

Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 835,034 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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R27 ETS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R27 ETS, 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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R27 ETS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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