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V381 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,766 mi
Last recorded53,766 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 53,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 50,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 49,013 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 46,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 46,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2017 41,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Turret (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2016 40,157 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 40,157 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,480 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 36,331 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 36,331 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,819 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,036 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 21,501 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 21,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V381 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 V381 GYA, 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

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What year was V381 GYA registered?

V381 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V381 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V381 GYA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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