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V230 AFE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 AFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 99,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 99,098 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,834 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,620 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nsf door handle damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,046 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both front turrets (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Alloy around body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front outrigger corroded

rear tub mounting points corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,019 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside centre outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front outrigger corroded

rear tub mounting points corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,920 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 88,518 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,518 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,511 miles

Oil leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,511 miles

Fuel tank insecure Top strap mountings corroded (7.2.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 4 areas (6.6.6)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Outriggers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,223 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting General corrosion (6.6.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,222 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre body mount area (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting General corrosion (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,783 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,999 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 78,996 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,120 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 70,119 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,333 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,333 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,326 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 533,659 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 532,807 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,647 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 47,594 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,814 miles

full re-test. tested as dual purpose vechile

Fail 28 Nov 2005 31,804 miles

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

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

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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V230 AFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V230 AFE, 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 V230 AFE registered?

V230 AFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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