MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,082 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear roll/ bar bracket bent
steering box damp
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
STEERING BOX DAMP
STEERING BOX DAMP /// SLIGHT LEAK IN REAR EXHAUST BOX
STEERINGBOX DAMP XX BOTH REAR SHOCKERS LOOSE AT BOTTOM XXX REAR EXHAUST CRACKED XXX
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
\\\\ EXHAUST BLOW AT MANIFOLD \\\ N/S/R SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSH WORN \\\
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V312 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 V312 GDL, 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 V312 GDL registered?
V312 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V312 GDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V312 GDL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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