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V169 ROC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,040 mi
Last recorded191,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 ROC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 191,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 188,439 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 188,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 187,870 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 187,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 187,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 186,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 186,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 184,071 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 184,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 180,702 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 180,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 172,803 miles

Offside Front Hub Seal slight weep of oil

Both Front Tyres Perished Between Tread

Both Rear Tyres Perished Between Tread

Nearside Front Hub Seal slight weep of oil

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 165,976 miles

All Four Tyres Perished

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 165,976 miles

All Four Tyres Perished

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 160,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper torn slightly

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 159,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside wiper torn slightly

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,540 miles

slight leak from both sides front swivel hub seals and from front diff seal

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2013 144,570 miles

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

slight leak from both sides front swivel hub seals

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2012 139,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 138,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 136,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 124,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 104,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,874 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,791 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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V169 ROC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V169 ROC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V169 ROC registered?

V169 ROC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V169 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V169 ROC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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