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V112 GDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,967 mi
Last recorded164,967 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,967 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wiring fowling all pedals

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wiring fowling all pedals

Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,422 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank cradle very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm = bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wiring fowling all pedals inc brake pedal

Fail 31 Jul 2024 153,358 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Half shaft seal (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank cradle very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm = bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wiring fowling all pedals inc brake pedal

Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank mount corroded and has holes

swivel housing seals leaking

Fail 8 Feb 2023 131,011 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides the outriggers have rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank mount corroded and has holes

swivel housing seals leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,159 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Both rear jacking points corroded to excess.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak quite substantial. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,106 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wire loom insecure with sharp electrical connectors showing between brake and clutch pedals. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose damaged Fuel hose damage by fouling steering shaft/coupling. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint to front of axle grease cover split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perished (to rear of front axle). (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel hose insecure and fouling steering shaft/coupling. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.

Both rear jacking points corroded to excess.

Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak quite substantial. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 107,947 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,558 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 86,527 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parked in field of view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

areas of underside of vehicle covered in sealant including steering/brake and suspension components.

heavy oil leak[s] only just acceptable when inspected.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 85,264 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,926 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid low so topped up but no leaks aparant,keep an eye on fluid level

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,059 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end loose not locked (2.2.B.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Play in Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower clutch flexy fouling

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 811,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 811,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 77,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 77,096 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 74,719 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 74,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2011 74,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 66,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,705 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 27,850 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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V112 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V112 GDV, 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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V112 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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