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V313 HES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 158,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front wiper mechanisim worn at wheelboxes

Nearside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front ,rear and centre (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

different ply ratings on offside and nearside front tyres

exhaust deteriorated at rear joint

Fail 15 Nov 2016 158,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering at lower suspension rear mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front ,rear and centre (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

different ply ratings on offside and nearside front tyres

exhaust deteriorated at rear joint

offside and nearside front wheelboxes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2015 156,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front and rear (3.5.1g)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

free play at wiper blade spindles

Fail 23 Nov 2015 156,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front and rear (3.5.1g)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end not split pinned (2.2.C.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

free play at wiper blade spindles

Pass 21 Nov 2014 155,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front spheres pitted and leaking slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pad pins/calliper holes elongated.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 155,851 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front spheres pitted and leaking slightly

centre crossmember holed and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pad pins/calliper holes elongated.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front spheres leaking slightly and pitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at steering box

slight free play in both drag link ends

Fail 29 Nov 2013 154,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front spheres leaking slightly and pitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak at steering box

slight free play in both drag link ends

Pass 3 Dec 2012 152,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads worn unevenly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front sphere pitted and leaking oil.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2012 152,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads worn unevenly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front sphere pitted and leaking oil.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2011 178,404 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on chassis getting heavy and rear panel corroded at nearside rear.

offside and nearside chassis outriggers holed and corroded at mid section.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 178,404 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on chassis getting heavy and rear panel corroded at nearside rear.

offside and nearside chassis outriggers holed and corroded at mid section.

front prop shaft uj.worn to excess.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 136,964 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to min limits

offside and nearside rear body mounting panel heavily and corroded but not affecting steering or brakes at this time.

small oil leak from steering box

Fail 30 Jul 2009 131,205 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to min limits

offside and nearside rear body mounting panel heavily and corroded but not affecting steering or brakes at this time.

small oil leak from steering box

Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,066 miles

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 chassis crossmember/body mounting (in front of rear wheels)has slight corrosion.

Recommend rear disc pad check.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 122,694 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside body outriggers heavily corroded.

spare tyre on min limits.

Fail 6 Sep 2007 122,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside body outriggers corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 110,246 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 110,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 100,968 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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V313 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V313 HES, 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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V313 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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