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V111 HWS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 HWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 83,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 67,540 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f hub leaking

Pass 19 May 2022 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,900 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 489,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 48,923 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play DRAG LINK END.N/S FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,906 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 46,906 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 45,069 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,071 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 384,738 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,473 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,273 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wires rubbing on front propshaft

Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,279 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 30,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,725 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 20,713 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f swivel housing starting to leak oil

Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,439 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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V111 HWS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V111 HWS, 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 V111 HWS registered?

V111 HWS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V111 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 HWS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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