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V152 ESE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 ESE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,656 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

corrison on fuel filter

general corrison on chassis

nearside front damage to wing and wheel arch trim

front prop shaft worn on splines

Fail 19 Dec 2006 78,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

nearside front damage to wing and wheel arch trim

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front prop shaft worn on splines

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,410 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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V152 ESE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V152 ESE, 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 V152 ESE registered?

V152 ESE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V152 ESE safe to buy?

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