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V429 HLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV429 HLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 145,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes are coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

chassis is undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,723 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 142,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 135,496 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 135,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt From Steering Box Intermediate Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,591 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure at connections and rear mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high no up/down adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high no up/down adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r s/absorber upper mounting chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis section in rearwheel arches and at rear of vehicle (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under front of vehicle (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,237 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 121,237 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,262 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

chassis rails corroded

some play in steering uj

some wear in steering drop arm joint

Fail 19 Oct 2016 115,262 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

chassis rails corroded

some play in steering uj

some wear in steering drop arm joint

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,982 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some corrosion to chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

some corrosion to chassis rails

some suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,287 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,287 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,443 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread area

rear chassis near crossmember mountings in poor condtion

rear chassis near fuel tank corroded poor condtion

rear chassis near towbar mountings corroded in poor condtion

Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,442 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing on sidewalls and tread area

rear chassis near crossmember mountings in poor condtion

rear chassis near fuel tank corroded poor condtion

rear chassis near towbar mountings corroded in poor condtion

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,027 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,064 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,865 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 84,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,145 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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V429 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V429 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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V429 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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