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M321 GUN

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

208,146 mi
Last recorded208,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 GUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 208,146 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint at the end of steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 206,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 206,546 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear axle on reverse side at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 205,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 205,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pin missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 203,571 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 203,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear flange loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 201,857 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember in front of rear axle getting weak on reverse side where it joins chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 200,316 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear inline with suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 200,216 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at top near rear axle stabilizer mounting crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged hole in webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt First ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember for rear axle stabilizer mounting holed and corroded near side and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 198,703 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 198,699 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 197,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 191,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 187,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 187,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 180,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 170,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 160,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 148,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 135,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 115,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,676 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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M321 GUN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White 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 M321 GUN, 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 M321 GUN registered?

M321 GUN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M321 GUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 GUN shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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