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WBZ 1681

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 1681
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 78,358 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,374 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Rear x member rusty

tyre sizes different front-rear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 77,372 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable drag link (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,757 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

steering damper eyelet bush slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear diff oil leak

steering damper eyelet bush slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2013 71,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,498 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,497 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,744 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,729 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 56,653 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 54,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 51,816 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 47,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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WBZ 1681 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WBZ 1681, 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 WBZ 1681 registered?

WBZ 1681 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is WBZ 1681 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 1681 shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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