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WBX 790

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,419 mi
Last recorded59,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBX 790
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,419 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 59,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

EML on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded All front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake/ fluid level light on

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,540 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 144,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 138,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 122,658 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 106,004 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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WBX 790 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBX 790, 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 WBX 790 registered?

WBX 790 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is WBX 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBX 790 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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