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V128 LAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,673 mi
Last recorded162,673 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 162,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 162,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking - OK at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking - OK at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 161,724 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in a poor condition - needs attention ASAP

Engine coolant level low - topped up

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head near brake component mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head near brake component mountings (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head deteriorating needs to be kept under observation (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slight wear in the radius arm- been rubbed by the tyre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and sill area near the seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes - keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head area near steering components (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and sill area near the seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush - keep under observation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (may be due to the axle breather being blocked) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,934 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 159,934 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box fixing bolts ineffective bolt locking plate corroded/broken (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member above the rear axle ( chassis end ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 156,590 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached N/S and O/S front chassis ends near the bumper mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door frame is heavily corroded - needs to be kept under observation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed the door frame is heavily corroded and deteriorated - keep under observation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post near the bottom seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post near the bottom seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member is deteriorating (in front of the rear axle) will need attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of chassis is deteriorating in various areas close to body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 156,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near the torsion bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached N/S and O/S front chassis ends near the bumper mounts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door frame is heavily corroded - needs to be kept under observation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed the door frame is heavily corroded and deteriorated - keep under observation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post near the bottom seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting bracket (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B Post near the bottom seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member is deteriorating (in front of the rear axle) will need attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of chassis is deteriorating in various areas close to body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 155,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 155,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 155,278 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion body support rail is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre perihed and cracked

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body / chassis plate (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and crack

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear step corroded - needs attention

Pass 12 Sep 2016 154,462 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion cross member above axle is corroded near O/S and N/S mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak axle ()

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front cracking in the tread

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near susp mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front cracking in the tread

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

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

Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 154,462 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion cross member above axle is corroded near O/S and N/S mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak axle ()

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle adjusted lock stop (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front cracking in the tread

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near susp mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front cracking in the tread

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

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

Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 153,250 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint seal weeping

Nearside Front tyre perish cracked

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The exhaust is corroded on the rear joint ( ok at the moment )

There is some cracking on the tread on the o/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2013 149,544 miles

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

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

The rear exhaust joint is heavily corroded , ok at present but needs to be kept under observation

oil leak on the engine

Fail 14 Sep 2012 147,267 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 147,267 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 144,797 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 143,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 135,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 121,507 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 101,461 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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V128 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V128 LAF, 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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V128 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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