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V419 HLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 HLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 130,718 miles

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

both front hubs have slight leak

rear diff seal leaking

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2025 130,348 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative lights stay on (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front hubs have slight leak

rear diff seal leaking

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2024 126,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front hubs have slight leak

oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal and gearbox

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2024 126,498 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front hubs have slight leak

oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal and gearbox

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2023 123,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint leaking and pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm boot deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff oil seal and gearbox drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box drop arm boot has pin hole

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 107,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 103,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,726 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,094 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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V419 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V419 HLS, 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 V419 HLS registered?

V419 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V419 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V419 HLS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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