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V178 SWR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 SWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,487 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (x4) Coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,672 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four road springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,553 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 81,521 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (FOUR). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,662 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (all 4 ). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 80,662 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (all 4 ). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,476 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,558 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,335 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 67,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 53,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 522,342 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,879 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,879 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 45,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,273 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 40,581 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,581 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,565 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 35,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V178 SWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V178 SWR, 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 V178 SWR registered?

V178 SWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V178 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 SWR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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