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V326 HES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 HES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,556 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 154,658 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 154,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 154,111 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 154,096 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 153,677 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underchassis (6.1.B.2)

Under body excessively under sealed

Fail 8 Sep 2017 153,677 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underchassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 152,068 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 151,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

all other tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 142,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable damper bush worn to excess (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 130,125 miles

slight play at rear a/frame ball joint

Fail 24 Jul 2014 130,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 122,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres showing signs of age perishing,

Fail 10 Jul 2013 122,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres showing signs of age perishing,

Pass 30 Jun 2012 115,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 99,781 miles

steering track rod slightly bent

Fail 23 Jul 2010 99,780 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,631 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 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V326 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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What year was V326 HES registered?

V326 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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