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V146 GDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 GDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 125,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 123,972 miles

Nearside wiper arm slightly worn

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 122,070 miles

Nearside Wiper linkage worn

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 122,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bump stops missing

Wiper linkage worn reducing swept area slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,310 miles

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 18 Apr 2023 120,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Pass 22 Apr 2022 119,469 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 19 Apr 2022 119,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,105 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle centre joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,628 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,522 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,522 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Into rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Offside front shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside side step insecure

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear chassis & cross-member starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2018 110,990 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Rear chassis & cross-member starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,402 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges. advise replacement

Fail 15 Mar 2017 108,400 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member 2x places (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear, lower (2.7.4)

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

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

both front tyres low on edges. advise replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,026 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,005 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shockers top & bottom (2.7.4)

both front tyres starting to crack

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,495 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 101,495 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,797 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,667 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 87,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,208 miles

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

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,469 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,469 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,609 miles

o/s steering damper bush worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 73,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,127 miles

Front seat belt webbings damaged

Nearside wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,127 miles

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

Front seat belt webbings damaged

Nearside wiper arm pivot worn

Nearside front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,564 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 64,564 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,374 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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V146 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 V146 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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V146 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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