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V378 NGX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 NGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,280 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 150,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished dust seal (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 150,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Require adjustment (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear New rear end of chassis has been replaced the job looks ok but covered in underseal cant see welding properly Chassis repairs

Nearside Front Out rigger has been replaced repair looks ok but welding covered in under sill chassis repairs

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outrigger has been replaced repair looks fine but covered in under sill

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished dust seal (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 150,054 miles

Central Front Horn not working Not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Towing crossmember badly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger corroded badly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end perished strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod perished strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated/perished slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated / perished slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 131,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play pamhard rod bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,324 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing - seat belt function ok ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt function ok ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both bump stops missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member to chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,324 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat base missing - seat belt function ok ()

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt function ok ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washer set to upright position after test (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement raduis arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working tapped and light works (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both bump stops missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member to chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight Corrosion Underside Of Vehicle (Rear)

Pass 31 May 2018 114,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,316 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,153 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,940 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,940 miles

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,224 miles

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

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

both front hubs leaking oil

front prop has slight play in both its joints

wipers do not park automaticaly

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front hubs leaking oil

front prop has slight play in both its joints

wipers do not park automaticaly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,085 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 25 Apr 2012 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 10 May 2011 66,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,867 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,867 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,051 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2005 51,087 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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V378 NGX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V378 NGX, 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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V378 NGX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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