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V374 LHD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,264 mi
Last recorded86,264 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV374 LHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,382 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 79,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,748 miles

both front swivels leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2011 70,718 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front swivels leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,150 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,464 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 60,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 37,321 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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V374 LHD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V374 LHD, 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 V374 LHD registered?

V374 LHD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V374 LHD safe to buy?

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