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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L99 PFDMOT history

L99 PFD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L99 PFD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,483 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 PFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 PFD was last recorded at 187,483 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,483 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,483 miles
  • 2025 – 184,085 miles
  • 2021 – 157,210 miles
  • 2020 – 145,076 miles
  • 2019 – 142,005 miles
  • 2018 – 138,318 miles
  • 2017 – 134,939 miles
  • 2016 – 130,369 miles
  • 2015 – 124,065 miles
  • 2014 – 118,827 miles
  • 2013 – 114,991 miles
  • 2012 – 111,142 miles
  • 2011 – 106,256 miles
  • 2010 – 100,780 miles
  • 2009 – 94,416 miles
  • 2008 – 88,790 miles
  • 2007 – 82,344 miles
  • 2006 – 76,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,483 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central seats removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion to chassis and heavy underseal in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,483 miles
    Test number
    595508984102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,483 miles (+3,398)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,483 miles
    Test number
    905421067594
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around tank area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in u j joint
    • AdvisoryPlay ion o/s idler joint

  3. Pass184,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,085 miles
    Test number
    941938682121
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central seats removed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and heavy underseal in places

  4. Fail184,085 miles (+107)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,085 miles
    Test number
    706859590221
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central seats removed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and heavy underseal in places

  5. Fail183,978 miles (+26,768)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,978 miles
    Test number
    695351134474
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in chalk inner and outer chassis point near filter housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear seat box mounting corroded and inadequately repaired both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,210 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,210 miles
    Test number
    548257990526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sides step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail157,205 miles (+12,129)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,205 miles
    Test number
    984948616203
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side step mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most steering arm marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sides step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,076 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,076 miles
    Test number
    785928749834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,005 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    545972152255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,318 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,318 miles
    Test number
    977684230370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,939 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,939 miles
    Test number
    829991964247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,369 miles (+6,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,369 miles
    Test number
    207375023098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,065 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    136375475443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,827 miles (+3,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    986409664062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,991 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,991 miles
    Test number
    569103473062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    918004172024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,142 miles (+4,886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,142 miles
    Test number
    215142372007
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass106,256 miles (+39)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,256 miles
    Test number
    137557881069
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front seat belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front hockey stick bush

  19. Fail106,217 miles (+5,437)8 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    177984881489
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front seat belt
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside front hockey stick bush

  20. Pass100,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    481856070085
    • NoteChild seats fitted in all other seats unable to test seatbelts correctly

  21. Fail100,780 miles (+6,364)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    742420670084
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seats fitted in all other seats unable to test seatbelts correctly

  22. Pass94,416 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    94,416 miles
    Test number
    370882169053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,790 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    941037088091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail88,784 miles (+6,440)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    951806688063
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass82,344 miles (+5,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    801335077000
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split

  26. Pass76,562 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,562 miles
    Test number
    164492986410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L99 PFD

Does L99 PFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 PFD is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 PFD?
The MOT on L99 PFD is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 PFD done?
L99 PFD was recorded at 187,483 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
Has L99 PFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 PFD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L99 PFD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L99 PFD find?
L99 PFD passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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