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V395 MAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV395 MAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 107,173 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested LIGHTS INOPERATIVE (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/cross member 30cm from steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak NEEDS ATTENTION ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering noisy (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member attention soon (2.1.2 (e) (i))

front hub seals damp

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,399 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering noisy

Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear bands cracked and perished attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR BANDS cracked and perished attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member [ may need attention soon ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished cord not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy in operation (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,124 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished cord not exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy in operation (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,431 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 9 Nov 2021 96,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel close to limit [ attention soon ] (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,009 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear cross member corroded n/s outside prescribed area

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear cross member corroded n/s outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,191 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner cross member corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area very close to fail criteria (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,190 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner cross member corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area very close to fail criteria (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 83,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear inner cross member corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,748 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak will need investigation ()

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear inner cross member corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,852 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2017 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

nearside front wing mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2016 73,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,315 miles

steering box area damp with oil

Fail 7 Nov 2015 68,315 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve on side of head (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 2-3mm left (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

steering box area damp with oil

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyres starting ot perish

Pass 2 Nov 2013 58,930 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,231 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 56,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 54,194 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 54,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,346 miles

front number plate getting in poor condition

steering box area slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,684 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

side walls on all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,454 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate condition getting poor

offside front outer brake pad getting low

offside wiper blade starting to split

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,454 miles

front number plate condition getting poor

offside front outer brake pad getting low

offside wiper blade starting to split

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,653 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,651 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,320 miles

unable to measure brake pads.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,607 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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V395 MAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 V395 MAF, 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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V395 MAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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