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V167 HUR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,262 mi
Last recorded92,262 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 HUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 92,262 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - top shock absorber turretts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - next to front outrigger's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,300 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front shock absorber turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member - BECOMING EXCESSIVE BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides - chassis to rear cross member corroded - BECOMING EXCESSIVE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,779 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body mount outrigger corroded & holed (body still secure)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,581 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy No play - Not harsh (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 83,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,049 miles

Rear service brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint p.a.s reservoir low pressure (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not hitting screen - adjusted (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint p.a.s reservoir low pressure (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up - empty (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,572 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint low pressure, resevoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member both sides - inner (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror glass broken

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint low pressure, resevoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member both sides - inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs poor / corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs poor / corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,824 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal heavy

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

clutch pedal heavy

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,892 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 44,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 40,936 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

aerial bent

n/s door mirror and glass broken

steering damper bush worn

Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,936 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

aerial bent

n/s door mirror and glass broken

steering damper bush worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

aerial bent

front bumper damaged

front wiperblades split - just clear ok

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 23 Oct 2007 36,701 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

aerial bent

front bumper damaged

front wiperblades split - just clear ok

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 30,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 25,978 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 25,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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V167 HUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 V167 HUR, 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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V167 HUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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