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V3 TUF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

156,273 mi
Last recorded156,273 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 TUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 156,273 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front chassis rail corroded

offside front hub oil seal leaking

offside rear chassis rail corroded by fuel filter mounting

Pass 29 Aug 2025 154,121 miles

Coolant leak at heater .

Offside Front Hub slight oil leak .

Pass 23 Aug 2024 152,183 miles

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2024 152,183 miles

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

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 149,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 147,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 147,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 145,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 144,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 143,328 miles

both front hub oil sills leaking

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/r anti roll bar end link play

power steering box leaking

rear diff flange play

rear diff oil leak

reverse lights not working

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2020 143,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front hub oil sills leaking

clutch pedal rubber worn

o/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/r anti roll bar end link play

power steering box leaking

rear diff flange play

rear diff oil leak

reverse lights not working

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 May 2019 138,717 miles

both front hub ball sills leaking

clutch rubber worn

o/s/r indicator faded

reverse light not working

windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Apr 2019 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side body mount area on under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r indicator faded

reverse light not working

Pass 22 May 2018 135,752 miles

Clutch pedal rubber well worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outriggers holed & corroded - not a load bearing structure

Rear footbrake effort low

Slight oil leak from front axle hub spheres

Some corrosion in various areas to front of chassis

n/s and o/s front chassis corroded around drain holes

o/s/r indicator faded

Fail 11 May 2018 135,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Clutch pedal rubber well worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outriggers holed & corroded - not a load bearing structure

Rear footbrake effort low

Slight oil leak from front axle hub spheres

Some corrosion in various areas to front of chassis

o/s/r indicator faded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 135,728 miles

Indicator switch faulty right side wont stay on (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Passenger front (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine

Oil leak front axle

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 135,649 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,186 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

windscreen has damage

Fail 7 Apr 2015 135,170 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

windscreen has damage

Pass 27 Mar 2014 131,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front hub seal leaking

windscreen has damage

Fail 21 Mar 2013 126,262 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front hub seal leaking

windscreen has damage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,967 miles

both front hub seals leaking

windscreen has damage

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,843 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 122,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 116,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,050 miles

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

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

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

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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V3 TUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 V3 TUF, 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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V3 TUF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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