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V384 ESX

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV384 ESX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,312 miles

All 4 shock absorbers corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from flexi to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slight plat in arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper to t-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper to t-piece (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Jun 2021 93,012 miles

small crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,604 miles

Offside windscreen has slight damage

front prob shaft, front UJ loose in housing

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,782 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside windscreen has slight damage

front prob shaft, front UJ loose in housing

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bolt slack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 72,444 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bolt slack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,401 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,133 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 36,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 19,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,675 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 970 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 970 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,640 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,857 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 60,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,052 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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V384 ESX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 V384 ESX, 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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V384 ESX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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