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V410 MEC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV410 MEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 156,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 152,883 miles

n/s/r indicator llight damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2022 147,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,150 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 144,150 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,555 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 141,555 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under brake pedal assembly (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 128,190 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 123,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 121,404 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 121,404 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 119,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 113,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,763 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 107,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 75,736 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,783 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,591 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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V410 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V410 MEC, 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 V410 MEC registered?

V410 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V410 MEC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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