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W641 RYB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,486 mi
Last recorded105,486 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 RYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 105,486 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 105,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,205 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 105,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pressure to low ? (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive

Seat belt slightly damaged (both sides)

Steering box has seepage

Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn horse shoe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn horse shoe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker fixing point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly missing (6.1.6 (d))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,710 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 99,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,950 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,217 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,667 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 81,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,837 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,144 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,313 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 49,645 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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W641 RYB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W641 RYB, 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 W641 RYB registered?

W641 RYB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W641 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W641 RYB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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