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V390 ECL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV390 ECL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,236 miles

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

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

Steering arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering Box Weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,127 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,859 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near near side body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box arm dust cover loose

Transfer box mount split

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 121,782 miles

Offside Front Rear track control arm gaitor has no clip on

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering pump has slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2021 121,760 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Fluid leak onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Rear track control arm gaitor has no clip on

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering pump has slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,432 miles

Front steering link arm gaitor loose

Steering box output seal damp

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,560 miles

Front Suspension hub seals slight seepage

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,295 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt broken off at joint to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Screen damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes worn

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 12 Jul 2018 117,295 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt broken off at joint to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Screen damaged (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower shock absorber bushes worn

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,384 miles

Bulk head under heater matrix corroded

Fuel leak at tank?

Rear lower shock absorber bushes have movement

Slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Vehicle been under sealed

damage to screen at top middle

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,753 miles

Box section under passengers seat under floor corroded

Near side front wheel bearing noise

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage to wind screen at top of screen in middle

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,553 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

brake pipe from n/s/f hose corroded

brake pipe from o/s/f hose corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2012 107,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,515 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,483 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear view mirror cracked

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,193 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 90,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,014 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 77,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,886 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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V390 ECL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V390 ECL, 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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V390 ECL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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