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V417 HKS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,551 mi
Last recorded83,551 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 HKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front radius arm rear bushed perished

Fail 25 Mar 2022 83,171 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box , pitman arm seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,498 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 80,498 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 78,308 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,595 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 74,595 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,495 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,495 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,881 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,086 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,081 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,365 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 59,345 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,299 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,258 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,433 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 55,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,650 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 52,650 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,194 miles

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

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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V417 HKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V417 HKS, 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 V417 HKS registered?

V417 HKS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V417 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V417 HKS shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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