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R90 WTF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 WTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 108,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre splitting in sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting in sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre splitting in sidewalls

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

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

Offside Rear Splitting in sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,087 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 102,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Steering arm scraping axle (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 100,912 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable From box to n/s wheel (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 98,380 miles

Drop pin rubber poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,716 miles

Steering rubber poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2015 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,941 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 243,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 228,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 228,888 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 210,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 210,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 199,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 187,132 miles

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

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

Rear Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 171,920 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 159,571 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 159,429 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 147,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from nearside front hub

Fail 4 Sep 2006 147,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside bub seal leaking †

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in rear shock absorber bushes

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passengers top door hinge brocken

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 WTF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R90 WTF, 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 R90 WTF registered?

R90 WTF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is R90 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 WTF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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