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V109 HUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,408 mi
Last recorded197,408 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 197,408 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 197,128 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 192,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 188,974 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 188,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 188,887 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 188,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 186,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 152,903 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 146,379 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 125,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front seat belt staulk casings missing

slight play upper steering area

Pass 3 Nov 2006 112,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 92,212 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 92,202 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked

nearside bull bars missing

nearside rear step insecure

offside rear mud flap insecure

spare tyre defective

steering damper bush worn

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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V109 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V109 HUT, 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 V109 HUT registered?

V109 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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