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V386 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,874 mi
Last recorded130,874 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,874 miles

Offside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 129,869 miles

Offside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 129,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 138,904 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 128,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Of Hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member Between Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm Front Of Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm Upper Of Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross Member Between Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm Upper Of Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Fuel Filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Hub Seals Leaking

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End Of Chassis Legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,747 miles

Front Inner Both upper sills holed

Nearside Front Washer jet Poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 'B' Pillar corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished and cracking 235/85-16

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 126,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.13 Needs to be 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Both upper sills holed

Nearside Front Washer jet Poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 'B' Pillar corroded

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished and cracking 235/85-16

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,420 miles

Lower B pillar rusting

passenger wiper blade starting to split

Fail 14 Mar 2019 125,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Lower B pillar rusting

passenger wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,354 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed close to torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed close to rear torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed close to torsion bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mount holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,036 miles

Central Rear Upper A arm ball joint boot deteriorating

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

Nearside Front chassis leg rusting

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front body mount rusting

both rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 16 Mar 2016 117,713 miles

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

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

front hub seals weeping

Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

front hub seals weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,525 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tractor joint seals seeping

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,359 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 115,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 13 Mar 2013 112,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 110,290 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,575 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 107,575 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,693 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 88,767 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,987 miles

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

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

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

Steering play

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F tie bar arm bush slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2006 74,569 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S/F tie bar arm bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 60,967 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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V386 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V386 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.

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V386 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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