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V135 WAB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV135 WAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 87,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shock towera (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,316 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,864 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 61,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 61,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 174,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 163,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 163,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 158,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 146,996 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 142,004 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 138,762 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 113,793 miles

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

Slight oil leak from n/s/f hub seal

propshaft defective

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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V135 WAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V135 WAB, 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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V135 WAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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