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V35 OOA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

205,479 mi
Last recorded205,479 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 205,479 miles

Offside Front very slight play in king pin

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 205,473 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 200,216 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

o/s front swivel leaking slightly

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2024 200,215 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both o/s n/s rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 192,391 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface rusting to both rear chassis rails

Fail 13 Dec 2023 192,391 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front chassis mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 186,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 186,552 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached retighten bolts (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 181,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 181,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 176,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 176,537 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 171,865 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 171,859 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 162,349 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 162,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached panard rod bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 154,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,690 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 146,690 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 130,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 125,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 110,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 110,862 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 93,069 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 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc 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 V35 OOA, 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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V35 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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