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V337 GAA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,705 mi
Last recorded144,705 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV337 GAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 144,705 miles

All tyres perishing

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 142,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 137,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front`s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 137,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front`s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 135,635 miles

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

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

both Lower Steering linkage ball joints ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 127,560 miles

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

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

Offside tracta housing seal leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 124,380 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 124,365 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock assorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock assober (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock assorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 119,607 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

steering damper top bush slight movement

Fail 20 May 2017 119,607 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

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

steering damper top bush slight movement

Pass 21 May 2016 116,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2016 116,583 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2015 112,240 miles

Both rear anti roll bar d-bushes becoming worn

High level stop light not working

Play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box arm ball joint boot is damaged

play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Fail 1 May 2015 112,146 miles

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

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

Both rear anti roll bar d-bushes becoming worn

Play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box arm ball joint boot is damaged

play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 22 May 2014 107,042 miles

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 21 May 2014 107,026 miles

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

Play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Play in both rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 1 May 2013 101,009 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2012 95,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 88,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 88,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,197 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 75,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 63,484 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 58,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V337 GAA 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 70.4%.

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 V337 GAA, 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 V337 GAA registered?

V337 GAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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