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R88 GAB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,038 mi
Last recorded187,038 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 187,038 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 185,475 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 185,475 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 183,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 180,797 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 176,652 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 160,686 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 145,699 miles

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,240 miles

Front steering damper slight movement in rubber bush

Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,266 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 907,535 miles

Centre Rear a frame ball join slight play

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front steering drop arm slight movement

Offside Rear half shaft seal slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 601,474 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker top bush slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2014 263,769 miles

slight play in o/s front lower king pin

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,416 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 14,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 12,276 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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R88 GAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R88 GAB, 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 R88 GAB registered?

R88 GAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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The MOT history for R88 GAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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