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V317 HRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 HRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 114,688 miles

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 112,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On drag link from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 106,553 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,605 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 105,605 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,042 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,725 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,150 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight kick up images very high

Pass 24 Oct 2016 81,595 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,745 miles

front brake pads getting low

play in offside drag link to steering box drop arm ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,936 miles

front tyres wearing down

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,936 miles

front tyres wearing down

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,943 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down on outside edge

rear axle top "a" bar ball joint boot in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,391 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 36,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,833 miles

headlight dipswitch poor action advise replacing.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 33,833 miles

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

headlight dipswitch poor action advise replacing.

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,776 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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V317 HRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V317 HRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V317 HRV registered?

V317 HRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V317 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V317 HRV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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