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V399 UAY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 UAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 151,892 miles

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

power steering slight leak at steering box

Fail 24 Nov 2015 151,885 miles

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steering damper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis at rear radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front out rigger corroded

power steering slight leak at steering box

Pass 1 Dec 2014 141,583 miles

Front chassis outriggers corroded.

Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 132,452 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,446 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 126,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,606 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded.

o/s mirror cracked,but still provides a clear view.

o/s/r chassis corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 121,536 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

n/s/r chassis corroded.

o/s mirror cracked,but still provides a clear view.

o/s/r chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,998 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 115,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,661 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 110,657 miles

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

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 103,301 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 103,301 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 93,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 93,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,891 miles

N/S/R & O/S/F Tyres worn to max.legal limit.

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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V399 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V399 UAY, 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 V399 UAY registered?

V399 UAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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