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V326 EEJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,137 mi
Last recorded88,137 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,270 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,270 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,970 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,701 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 79,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,710 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,072 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,247 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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V326 EEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V326 EEJ, 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 V326 EEJ registered?

V326 EEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V326 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 EEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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