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V372 UNH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

239,365 mi
Last recorded239,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 UNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 239,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 239,362 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 228,463 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 228,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effects sidelight (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 219,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 219,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Oct 2022 210,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 205,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 201,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 201,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 193,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 185,334 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 185,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 181,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 177,616 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 177,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 174,614 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 174,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box insecure ball joint boot insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 167,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 158,984 miles

Corrosion and holes to chassis and body outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2012 151,179 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 151,179 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 142,169 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2011 142,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 133,251 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 133,247 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 123,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 107,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,542 miles

as test no.322453506365 on 30/10/2006

Fail 30 Oct 2006 94,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

os wash aim slightly poor

os wiper blade slightly split

windscreen damaged at os lower corner

Pass 28 Oct 2005 79,116 miles

Offside 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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V372 UNH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V372 UNH, 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 V372 UNH registered?

V372 UNH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V372 UNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V372 UNH shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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