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Q335HVG

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

1,158 mi
Last recorded1,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ335HVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 1,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 7 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,376 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,231 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,216 miles

Horn not working when h/ lights on (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 97,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,177 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,041 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,380 miles

small cracks in tyres

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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Q335HVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Q335HVG, 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 Q335HVG registered?

Q335HVG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is Q335HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q335HVG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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