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V118 GKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 GKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Below the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Below the turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2025 77,681 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outriggers mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective Transfer box

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

Pass 14 May 2024 75,716 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,263 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,259 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,826 miles

Drivers door check bar insecure

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 72,876 miles

Nearside Drag link 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Light unit smashed (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Drivers door check bar insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has small split in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective On transfer box

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,975 miles

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 70,975 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 69,656 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 69,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box to rear pipe flange badly corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery box badly holed under passenger seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed beside tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to rear section flange corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 67,666 miles

Nearside Drag link 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar bush badly deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to rear section flange corroded and split (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel pressure regulator on back of block weeping slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle caked in mud

Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,305 miles

N/S and O/S front outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,263 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,133 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,133 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,883 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,940 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,940 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 48,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,681 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 43,681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,751 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,500 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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V118 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V118 GKS, 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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V118 GKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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