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V300 DEF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,778 mi
Last recorded50,778 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV300 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,778 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Either side of centre section where it clamps together (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 43,627 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 43,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 40,276 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,112 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe and box (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,478 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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V300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V300 DEF, 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 V300 DEF registered?

V300 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V300 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V300 DEF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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