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V206 HDS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,283 mi
Last recorded155,283 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 HDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 155,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks all over (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 155,214 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sphere seal (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sphere seal (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,955 miles

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks in engine area

Fail 9 Nov 2020 152,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on radius arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front axle swivel seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leaks in engine area

Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 150,523 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 147,200 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 144,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush very slight play (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 144,926 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose worn and play in ball joint (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush very slight play (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 139,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 122,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,065 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 93,406 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 93,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,212 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,257 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 48,054 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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V206 HDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V206 HDS, 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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V206 HDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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