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V387 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,533 mi
Last recorded171,533 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 171,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 165,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 162,217 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 162,211 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2020 162,204 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 161,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 161,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 161,007 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 160,173 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 157,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 155,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 151,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 151,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 147,235 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 147,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 137,712 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 137,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 120,968 miles

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

Both wiper blades starting to split

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 120,968 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both wiper blades starting to split

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 105,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 105,435 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,869 miles

Front propshaft rear univeral joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Apr 2009 89,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front propshaft rear univeral joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bar n/s mounting bracket bent

front propshaft rear u/j

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,707 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bar n/s mounting bracket bent

front propshaft rear u/j

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,955 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 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V387 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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What year was V387 GYA registered?

V387 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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