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V387 ESX

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,705 mi
Last recorded50,705 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 ESX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,705 miles

Ball joint has slight play at pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Front seat has been removed

Central Rear seat has been removed

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat has been removed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all doors have corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,812 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded and weaked

Fail 14 Nov 2013 41,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front differential

Fail 27 Oct 2009 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all road wheels corroded

o/s centre chassis outrigger damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,453 miles

all road wheels corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s centre chassis outrigger damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,521 miles

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f constant velocity joint seal has a slight leak

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,960 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,449 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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V387 ESX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V387 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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What year was V387 ESX registered?

V387 ESX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V387 ESX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V387 ESX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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