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V411 DRA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,243 mi
Last recorded132,243 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV411 DRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 132,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 131,272 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 128,106 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 128,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,848 miles

under-body under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2022 127,224 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 124,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 124,866 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Trailing arm bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both outer cross member areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear both underside cross member areas (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached Lower bolt loose (UJ to box) (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 119,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 116,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 116,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 114,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 110,533 miles

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

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

condition of wiper blades

Pass 9 May 2015 109,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 103,799 miles

see advisory test number 957873324129

Fail 3 May 2014 103,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,667 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 93,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,881 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 88,881 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,912 miles

play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,592 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 79,592 miles

Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,466 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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V411 DRA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 V411 DRA, 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 V411 DRA registered?

V411 DRA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V411 DRA safe to buy?

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