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V297 WBD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,540 mi
Last recorded161,540 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 WBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 161,540 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 160,878 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,469 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 160,469 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 160,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 159,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 158,881 miles

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

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

all four tyres are cracked and perrished

both front swivel joints weeping oil

engine cover fitted at the time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 155,733 miles

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

all four tyres perished on tread

both front swivel joints damp with oil

Fail 16 Oct 2015 155,733 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushes (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

all four tyres perished on tread

both front swivel joints damp with oil

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,762 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 148,719 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,435 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 145,344 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 142,191 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 142,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,213 miles

front prop not fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 118,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 114,231 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 114,098 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES LOOK AS IF THEY ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE TIE ARMS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 104,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 93,046 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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V297 WBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V297 WBD, 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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V297 WBD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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