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V278 GRE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,766 mi
Last recorded47,766 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 GRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,766 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,292 miles

Nearside Front Door surround holed and corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis and underbody waxoiled

Fail 8 Oct 2018 46,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member / 4 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected 2 holes on cab body (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (above chassis rail and by flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door surround holed and corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above lower arm rear mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting out riggers heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Number plate light very dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (above chassis rail and by flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis above lower arm rear mountings heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mounting out riggers heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has small cuts on tread and inner and outer side walls

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts on tread and inner and outer side walls

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Under pump (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Tail gate trim adrift (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has small cuts on tread and inner and outer side walls

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts on tread and inner and outer side walls

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Under pump (2.3.3b)

Rear Slight play in rearmost prop shaft UJ

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,923 miles

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

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,503 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,274 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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V278 GRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V278 GRE, 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 V278 GRE registered?

V278 GRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is V278 GRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 GRE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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