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V333 SES

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 SES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 103,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,402 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 100,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,883 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,856 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,934 miles

Nearside side step fixings rusty and weak, not vehicle structure.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside side step fixings weak , not vehicle structure.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near steering damper mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering side out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

Nearside side step fixings rusty and weak, not vehicle structure.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside side step fixings weak , not vehicle structure.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,916 miles

front and rear crossmembers rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2014 94,916 miles

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

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

front and rear crossmembers rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,876 miles

n/s o/s side steps in very rusty condition /weakened

rear chassis cross beam in rusty condition

Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,876 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s o/s side steps in very rusty condition /weakened

rear chassis cross beam in rusty condition

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,807 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,407 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 93,341 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,048 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 90,048 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 85,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf and osf wiper blades started to split on ends

Fail 25 Oct 2008 80,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf and osf wiper blades started to split on ends

Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,468 miles

front diff oil seal leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2007 76,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 73,231 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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V333 SES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V333 SES, 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 V333 SES registered?

V333 SES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V333 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V333 SES shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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