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V408 ABE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,469 mi
Last recorded140,469 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 ABE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 140,469 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 140,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 138,749 miles

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

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

fuel regulator has slight leak

reverse light not working

steering box has slight leak

Fail 20 Sep 2024 138,749 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn

fuel regulator has slight leak

reverse light not working

steering box has slight leak

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,025 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body mountain crodded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play shokcer bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

steering damper bush is worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 131,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 129,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 120,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 120,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 118,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 107,354 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 99,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 89,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 82,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,024 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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V408 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V408 ABE, 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 V408 ABE registered?

V408 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V408 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V408 ABE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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