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V417 HUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,532 mi
Last recorded155,532 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV417 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 155,390 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 155,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 146,076 miles

Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted.

Nearside front swivel hub backing corroded around seal.

Slight oil leak around offside front swivel hub.

Various corrosion around chassis sections.

Various oil leaks around transmission.

Various suspension bushes starting to perish.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 146,058 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow Servo assitance very weak (3.3.E.6)

Electrical wiring insecure Various around engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn, corroded and pitted

Nearside front swivel hub backing corroded and sealing ring

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight oil leak around offside front swivel hub

Various corrosion around chassis sections

Various oil leaks around transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,741 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 135,732 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger- as marked (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,012 miles

O/S Wiper deteriorated.

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,885 miles

O/S/F Track control arm bush worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,176 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,462 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 36,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V417 HUT, 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 HUT registered?

V417 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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