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V90 LDM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

149,415 mi
Last recorded149,415 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 LDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 149,415 miles

Nearside Front drag ling end castle nut missing locking pin presenter stated thread lock used

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,054 miles

Nearside Front swivel corroded and leaking

Offside Front swivel corroded and leaking

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 145,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel corroded and leaking

Offside Front swivel corroded and leaking

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 140,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,203 miles

Exhaust rear flange corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Backing plate corroded still secure

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,245 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL AND REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 123,482 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,992 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 119,985 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,624 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKS WALLS AND TREAD

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,357 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated unable to fully check

Fail 23 Aug 2017 110,357 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated unable to fully check

Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,323 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 85,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 82,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 70,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 664,036 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 622,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 622,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 46,721 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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V90 LDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 V90 LDM, 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 V90 LDM registered?

V90 LDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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