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V301 HAA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 HAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,474 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,324 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,321 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,836 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 70,831 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,127 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 67,127 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,756 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,865 miles

Chassis and metal brake pipes covered with paint/underseal

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bushes worn

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes poor, only just passed brake test

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,324 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes poor, only just passed brake test

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step insecure (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear hub seal leaking advise replacement of seals before oil gets onto brakes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front axle hub seal starting to leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front axle hub seal starting to leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,407 miles

N/S/F Wheel nuts incorrectly fitted(PRS)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,872 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 30,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,200 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,783 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,227 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 24,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,808 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 21,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 19,049 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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V301 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V301 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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What year was V301 HAA registered?

V301 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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