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V322 MGW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 MGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,660 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive nearside axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper corroded and holed but no sharp edges

Pass 16 Jan 2024 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak from nearside front axle seal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 101,508 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak from nearside front axle seal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 99,266 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight leak from nearside front axle seal

slight leak from steering box

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,344 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from axle seal

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,293 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub assembly seal weeping

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 94,293 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub assembly seal weeping

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,595 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 89,443 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer hub oil seal leaking

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,587 miles

Front Oil leak diff ()

Nearside Front hub joint seal leaking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front slight play in the hub

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,157 miles

Offside Front side light dim

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,157 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front steering damper mounting bush is worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

both doors wiring looms slightly insecure

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive

off side rear upper lamp inoperative???

Fail 19 Jan 2015 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

both doors wiring looms slightly insecure

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive

off side rear upper lamp inoperative???

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,277 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

smoke emissions close to limits / black smoke emitted ????

Fail 20 Jan 2014 79,277 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

smoke emissions close to limits / black smoke emitted ????

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear upper extra lamps inoperative???

both sides front doors lower hinge pins worn

rear tow hitch pin missing time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,321 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet slightly difficult to release / open

clutch pedal anti-slip ruuber worn / split

drive belt / bearing squeals inoperation / at times???

Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,319 miles

Centre Rear Lower Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

bonnet slightly difficult to release / open

clutch pedal anti-slip ruuber worn / split

off side rear brake discs surfaces worn to excess

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,679 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front headlamp glass lens damaged/ hole in glass/ operation correct today

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,187 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,186 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,977 miles

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

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

rear prop shaft [rear] joint worn too excess

Propshaft component defective

Fail 17 Jan 2008 61,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil level sligfhtly low/service???

rear prop shaft [rear] joint worn too excess

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Feb 2007 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,422 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,874 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2005 48,070 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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V322 MGW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 V322 MGW, 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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V322 MGW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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