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V129 LAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 89,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,793 miles

both rear springs modified

Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,793 miles

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

both rear springs modified

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,466 miles

Front tyres perished both sides

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall but not reaching cords

Fail 17 Feb 2015 708,300 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

all four tyres protruding from arches

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

Pass 17 Feb 2015 708,300 miles

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

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

all four tyres protruding from arches

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer wall but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 160,678 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 160,676 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 152,183 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 152,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 147,486 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 147,486 miles

Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 139,352 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre has large cut but not exposeing cords in sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2007 139,352 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre has large cut but not exposeing cords in sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2006 134,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 134,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 130,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 130,775 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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V129 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V129 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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What year was V129 LAF registered?

V129 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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