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V298 HAA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 HAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,209 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end adjuster loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 66,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 66,177 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,378 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 side and rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member, seat belt anchorage area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,961 miles

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 60,955 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear arch stay bracket corroded

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 58,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear arch stay bracket corroded

various areas underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,700 miles

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

Rear cross member rusty

steering damper bush worn

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,619 miles

Front both sides shock absorber turrets rusty

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

chassis rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,453 miles

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,997 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,741 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,605 miles

slight play front propshaft rear joint

Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,113 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 35,302 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,705 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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V298 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V298 HAA, 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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V298 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V298 HAA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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