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V38 OOA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,046 mi
Last recorded165,046 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 OOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 165,046 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 158,253 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 158,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013

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

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

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

o/s/f drive flange bolt loose oil leak poss turbo drain tube.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 148,334 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded slightly

wear in lower rear shock bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 145,415 miles

o/s/f door top hinge pin worn. screen washers low output n/s/r a/roll bar drop link bolt loose metal brake pipe to o/s/f flex hose rusted.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 137,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 137,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 134,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 129,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,814 miles

vehicle muddy under neath

Pass 24 May 2006 110,998 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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V38 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V38 OOA, 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 V38 OOA registered?

V38 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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