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V199 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,936 mi
Last recorded155,936 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,936 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 149,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 144,154 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,176 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 118,839 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 118,839 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 9 May 2016 115,051 miles

All four tyres cracked

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

Fail 6 May 2016 115,036 miles

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

All four tyres cracked

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

Pass 14 May 2015 111,160 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 13 May 2015 111,160 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 May 2014 107,738 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 107,738 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 104,248 miles

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

offside rear, nearside front and nearside rear tyres all perished and cracked not enough to fail at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear ,nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 May 2012 100,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,468 miles

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

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,674 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 91,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,778 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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V199 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc 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 V199 MEC, 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 V199 MEC registered?

V199 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V199 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 MEC 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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