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V33 EAR

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 EAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 74,450 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,350 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,955 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,436 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,038 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 62,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 52,160 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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V33 EAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V33 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V33 EAR registered?

V33 EAR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V33 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 EAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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