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R90 UPY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

205,045 mi
Last recorded205,045 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 UPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 205,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 200,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from fuel filter fitting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle /hub seal leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from eng/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 195,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 187,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 183,298 miles

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))

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

coil springs corroded

front prop shaft u/j worn

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers

rear chassis corroded

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Fail 13 Sep 2022 183,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

coil springs corroded

front prop shaft u/j worn

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers

rear chassis corroded

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 4 Sep 2021 181,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 181,224 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 179,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 179,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 178,313 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front rear track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Play in forward propshaft forward universal joint

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jul 2017 178,305 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working Both (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front rear track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Play in forward propshaft forward universal joint

Play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2016 177,487 miles

all tyres have various small cuts in tread

horn slightly weak

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in front prop shaft forward uj

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and slightly noise when turned by hand

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint and gaiter slightly damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2016 177,479 miles

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

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

all tyres have various small cuts in tread

horn slightly weak

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight play in front prop shaft forward uj

slight play in offside front wheel bearing and slightly noise when turned by hand

slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint and gaiter slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2015 176,785 miles

Nearside Front side light a little dim

Fail 8 Jul 2015 176,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side light a little dim

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 176,061 miles

Front brake discs warped

Nearside front inner brake pad worn low **STRONG ADVISE**

Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush slighlty worn

Offside rear trailing arm rear bush worn

Play in both front wheel bearings

Roughness in both front wheel bearings when wheels turned by hand

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 74,913 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 172,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 163,933 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jul 2011 163,749 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 157,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 147,629 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 143,267 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 143,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 125,834 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 125,834 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 108,168 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 108,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 90,207 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 90,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R90 UPY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R90 UPY, 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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R90 UPY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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