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V208 DBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

247,526 mi
Last recorded247,526 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 247,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 244,396 miles

exhaust rubbing against body in need of adjustment

Pass 9 Dec 2023 240,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

all chassis covered in heavy underseal

all welding repairs covered in heavy under seal

n/s out rigger body mount corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 240,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plate on shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis repair NOT seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leaks

Headlight pattern only just visible

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Insecure bolt in arch mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NO cover on the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outrigger / body mounting corroded and holed

Offside Front body mounting plate corroded and splitting

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear diff cover heavy corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 236,779 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 236,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on body outriger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on body outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on a arm mounting crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 232,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 232,369 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2020 229,951 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 229,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Arm Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 222,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 220,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 211,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 198,744 miles

Near side front swivel joint leaking.

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

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

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

exccesive corrosion above fuel tank.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 198,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Near side front swivel joint leaking.

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

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

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

exccesive corrosion above fuel tank.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 187,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 185,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 177,992 miles

N/S/F brake disc worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 170,859 miles

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

Oil leak

osf and nsf steel brake pipes rusty

various parts of underside rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 168,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 160,262 miles

advanced corrosion on bulk head above servomount

ns door mirrior cracked

steering box damp

various steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 May 2009 145,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 139,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 139,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 107,724 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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V208 DBB 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 V208 DBB, 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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V208 DBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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