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V312 GDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,082 mi
Last recorded131,082 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 GDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,082 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,136 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,608 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,874 miles

rear roll/ bar bracket bent

steering box damp

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STEERING BOX DAMP

Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,087 miles

STEERING BOX DAMP /// SLIGHT LEAK IN REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 103,976 miles

STEERINGBOX DAMP XX BOTH REAR SHOCKERS LOOSE AT BOTTOM XXX REAR EXHAUST CRACKED XXX

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,213 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 97,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 88,074 miles

\\\\ EXHAUST BLOW AT MANIFOLD \\\ N/S/R SHOCKER BOTTOM BUSH WORN \\\

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,183 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,029 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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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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