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R910 ABK

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 ABK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 111,482 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 111,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 109,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,038 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 102,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear differential centre axle ball joint gater perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion on underside off vehicle monitor

one brake pad securing pin missing out off off side front caliper

Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats side facing.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,231 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 97,231 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear drop link worn slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,586 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 94,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 92,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 90,825 miles

brake pedal has slight sideways movement

Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,177 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 86,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R910 ABK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R910 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R910 ABK registered?

R910 ABK is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is R910 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R910 ABK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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