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V35 HRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,404 mi
Last recorded93,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 93,404 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily coated un underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,880 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal CROSS MEMBER COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner SEAT BELT AREA COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner SEAT BELT AREA COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,230 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrison

Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,259 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))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 91,259 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,205 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 90,198 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member, near steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, difficult to assess due to heavy underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,226 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.6.6)

Battery insecure Nearside floor corroded battery falling through (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

steering damper rubber bush has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,934 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 81,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,136 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 28,401 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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V35 HRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V35 HRM, 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

How do I check the history of V35 HRM?

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What year was V35 HRM registered?

V35 HRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V35 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V35 HRM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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