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V238 EBC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

159,986 mi
Last recorded159,986 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 EBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 159,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 159,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 156,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 156,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 154,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 154,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,785 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 153,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 153,194 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 152,553 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 148,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 29 Aug 2019 148,826 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,563 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 13 Sep 2018 145,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake valve leaking bulk head (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,832 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 142,826 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable track control arm (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,517 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 139,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 134,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

front axel swivel seals damp

fuel tank damp

off side rear suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 127,850 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

air filter insecure

both front hub seals damp

both rear tyres perished

front suspension arm rear bushes split

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jul 2013 120,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

air filter insecure

both front hub seals damp

both rear tyres perished

front suspension arm rear bushes split

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,160 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear chassis cross member getting weak with rust

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,657 miles

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are showing corrosion

bonnet pull broken

both front swivel seals are weeping, nearside worse

both rear tires are in poor condition, nearside rear is slightly distorted and is very close to limits

engine seems to be running cold?

grinding,,bearing type noise from under bonnet on reving up engine?

offside front headlamp bezel has corroded, headlamp unit is stone-holed

offside front tire is wearing on inner edge

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

parking brake action feels rough

rear service brake increase decrease differewntial is high

steering damper bushes are badly worn

stone-chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle is showing heavy corrosion, rear cross-member is corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 104,657 miles

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

all steel pipes underside of vehicle are showing corrosion

bonnet pull broken

both front swivel seals are weeping, nearside worse

both rear tires are in poor condition, nearside rear is slightly distorted and is very close to limits

engine seems to be running cold?

grinding,,bearing type noise from under bonnet on reving up engine?

offside front headlamp bezel has corroded, headlamp unit is stone-holed

offside front tire is wearing on inner edge

offside rear axle bump stop is missing

parking brake action feels rough

rear service brake increase decrease differewntial is high

steering damper bushes are badly worn

stone-chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle is showing heavy corrosion, rear cross-member is corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 97,120 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

all steel pipes under vehicl corroded

bonnet cable pull handle broken

both rear anti roll bar links are knocking

cannot check headlamp aim on nearside front

front radius bushes look soft

front service brakes are imbalanced

key broken off inside fuel cap??

park brake inoperative

rear chassis rails and rear cross member are showing corrosion

rough bearing type whistle coming from front of engine area

steering damper bushes are worn

stone chips in front windscreen

stone hole in offside front headlamp unit

Fail 13 Jul 2010 97,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

all steel pipes under vehicl corroded

bonnet cable pull handle broken

both rear anti roll bar links are knocking

cannot check headlamp aim on nearside front

engine oil temperature would not come up above 55 degrees

front radius bushes look soft

front service brakes are imbalanced

key broken off inside fuel cap??

park brake inoperative

rear chassis rails and rear cross member are showing corrosion

rough bearing type whistle coming from front of engine area

steering damper bushes are worn

stone chips in front windscreen

stone hole in offside front headlamp unit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 90,076 miles

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

both rear tire treads are perishing

exhaust smoke level high but passable, engine seems to be running cold?

front radius arm bushes are starting to perish

horn sounds a bit weak

key appears to be broken off inside fuel cap lock

park brake lever "bounces up" off stop

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

small stone hole in offside front headlamp unit

stone chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle and rear cross member are showing corrosion

washer jets are weak, wiper blades are slightly distorted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear tire treads are perishing

exhaust smoke level high but passable, engine seems to be running cold?

front radius arm bushes are starting to perish

horn sounds a bit weak

key appears to be broken off inside fuel cap lock

park brake lever "bounces up" off stop

rear shock absorber bushes are perishing

small stone hole in offside front headlamp unit

stone chips in front windscreen

underside of vehicle and rear cross member are showing corrosion

washer jets are weak, wiper blades are slightly distorted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,215 miles

door key snapped off

excess play in front propshaft rear U joint

fails 1st smoke test but as values were dropping carried out 2nd test which passed

heavy corrosion in rear cross member

horn sounds weak

offside rear tire outer sidewall cut but not quite to cords, both nearside tires are low on tread[265/75/16/goodrich].

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

steering damper bushes are worn

vehicle seems to sit low on nearside??

Fail 23 Jun 2008 83,211 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

door key snapped off

excess play in front propshaft rear U joint

fails 1st smoke test but as values were dropping carried out 2nd test which passed

front windscreen wipers poor clearance, stone chips in front windscreen

heavy corrosion in rear cross member

horn sounds weak

nearside rear tire is punctured

offside rear tire outer sidewall cut but not quite to cords, both nearside tires are low on tread[265/75/16/goodrich].

park lever has long travel, park brake efficiency seems low

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate

slight play in offside front wheel bearings

steering damper bushes are worn

vehicle seems to sit low on nearside??

Pass 7 Jul 2007 76,933 miles

front no plate cracked. †rear no plate discoulored

Fail 11 Jul 2006 71,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 71,106 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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V238 EBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 V238 EBC, 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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V238 EBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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