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V208 HHP

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

170,283 mi
Last recorded170,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 HHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 170,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 170,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 170,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 169,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 167,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 167,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 167,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 165,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 163,065 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 160,626 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 158,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 155,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 151,231 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 149,217 miles

power steering box damp with fluid

Fail 28 Jan 2012 149,217 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

power steering box damp with fluid

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,933 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 141,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 129,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 120,327 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 108,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 92,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,014 miles

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

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 HHP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HHP, 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 V208 HHP registered?

V208 HHP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V208 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 HHP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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