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R30 MPR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

205,760 mi
Last recorded205,760 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 MPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 205,760 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger footwell slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers footwell slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Fuel filter housing secured by cable ties

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from R/H side of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 205,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm to drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 194,571 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 194,472 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 188,014 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 187,920 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 175,747 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear cross member holed outside of prescribed area

Fail 2 Dec 2019 175,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 177,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 177,443 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 177,433 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end of pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 167,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 166,710 miles

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

Oil leak

all seat belts have been traped in the door

all uj have play

chassis has surface rust all over

rock slider bolts are missing O/S/R

Fail 2 Jul 2015 166,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

all seat belts have been traped in the door

all uj have play

chassis has surface rust all over

mud flap insecure

rock slider bolts are missing O/S/R

Pass 28 Mar 2014 155,101 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 155,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 135,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 125,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,565 miles

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

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

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 Jun 2009 104,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,643 miles

"A" Frame ball joint has slight play

Drop arm ball joint boot split

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

"A" Frame ball joint has slight play

Drop arm ball joint boot split

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,992 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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R30 MPR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R30 MPR, 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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R30 MPR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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