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V41 GRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

152,124 mi
Last recorded152,124 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 GRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 152,124 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 152,121 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 145,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 143,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers side step has hole caused by corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 143,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivers side step has hole caused by corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 142,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,560 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 142,560 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,540 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked front to rear (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,372 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 141,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 135,637 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 135,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,656 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 122,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,319 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 116,319 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,888 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 103,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 88,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,033 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 63,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 63,204 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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V41 GRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 V41 GRH, 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 V41 GRH registered?

V41 GRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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