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UUJ 65

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,354 mi
Last recorded94,354 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUJ 65
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock not attached to axle (fixing snapped) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,779 miles

both front hubs slight oil leak

engine oil leak

slight play offside front steering ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2023 91,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering linkage ball joint slight play

both front hubs slight oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering linkage ball joint has slight play

both front hub slight oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,896 miles

Front hub seals slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside front

underside generally corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021 89,872 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,750 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis generally corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

rear chassis offside near tow bar mount corroding

slight leak both front hubs

Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,750 miles

slight leak both front hubs

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

chassis generally corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

rear chassis offside near tow bar mount corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,837 miles

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,323 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis at tow bar mount.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 857,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 857,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,558 miles

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)

centre/rear exhaust box hangar bracket deteriorating

front propshaft flange bolts slightly loose

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear brake discs pitted

steering damper end bush play

Fail 9 Oct 2013 82,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre/rear exhaust box hangar bracket deteriorating

front propshaft flange bolts slightly loose

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear brake discs pitted

steering damper end bush play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,441 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,468 miles

rear chassis cross member at tow bar mounting point badly rusted

rear foot step mounts badly rusted [insecure]

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,426 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 72,075 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,169 miles

some corrosion in rear chassis member

very slight play in both side inner rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

some corrosion in rear chassis member

very slight play in both side inner rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 55,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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UUJ 65 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UUJ 65, 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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UUJ 65 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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