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V32 GCD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

67,482 mi
Last recorded67,482 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,482 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 67,482 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed to back split open due to corrosion (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 67,434 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bolt bushes on rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing light inop

side steps rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2025 67,432 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 bolt bushes on rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reversing light inop

side steps rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,065 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 67,063 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under rads (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,979 miles

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,978 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,958 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,847 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 66,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,087 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,262 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,870 miles

all brake discs and exhaust rusty been parked up for two years

rear cross member rusty inside box section

reverse light inop

Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,870 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs and exhaust rusty been parked up for two years

rear cross member rusty inside box section

reverse light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,980 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ rear side facing seat belt not fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,980 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ rear side facing seat belt not fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,255 miles

n/s seat belt damaged marked

rear door damaged

rear n/s side facing seat belt missing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 54,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

front number plate damaged and spaced incorrectly

n/s/front seat belt damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,284 miles

front number plate damaged and spaced incorrectly

n/s/front seat belt damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,295 miles

n/s/r front side facing seatbelt not fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 48,902 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 48,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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V32 GCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V32 GCD, 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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V32 GCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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