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V108 GDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV108 GDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 42,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

washer switch damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2025 42,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

washer switch damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2024 41,632 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight lubricant leak

Offside Front swivel housing has slight lubricant leak

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2023 40,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 40,807 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Steering dampner bush worn slighhtly

Fail 3 Nov 2022 39,804 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Steering dampner bush worn slighhtly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,937 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leak

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

play in steering linkage bush

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,167 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

rear seats not presented

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wiper stalk damaged/not effecting operation

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 35,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 35,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filter damp

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

fuel filter assembly damp

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,086 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link/track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,174 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 25,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,129 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 19,128 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 167,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 167,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 130,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 12,167 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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V108 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V108 GDL, 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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V108 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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