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V393 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,518 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,249 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,266 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,015 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,014 miles

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

Horn not working properly weak (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,050 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 73,289 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 72,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,526 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 59,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,027 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 33,027 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,323 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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V393 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 V393 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V393 GYA registered?

V393 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V393 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V393 GYA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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