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V317 MCR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,943 mi
Last recorded143,943 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 MCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 143,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 143,491 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 143,051 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion

General corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,039 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2021 142,039 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2020 140,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 140,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 136,256 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear window is cracked

Stone chip in windscreen outside the swept area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear window is cracked

Stone chip in windscreen outside the swept area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 132,339 miles

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Apr 2018 132,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside front & both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 20 Mar 2017 128,986 miles

offside rear tyre low @ 3mm

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,372 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 125,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,108 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,370 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,702 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 117,462 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 113,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 111,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 110,832 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MCR, 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 V317 MCR registered?

V317 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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