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V431 GSN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,898 mi
Last recorded96,898 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 GSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,898 miles

chassis / welding repairs heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2026 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan at chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,849 miles

Nearside Rear box section corroded at front of trailing arm but not holed

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 79,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area near spring mount and towbar mount prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm front mount area of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements partly obscured (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil steering box area damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))

engine cover fitted

rear no plate slightly obscured by roof ladder

underside components and repaired areas heavily coated with underseal

Fail 10 Jun 2019 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Repair panel on chassis coming loose (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

All repair panels on chassis coated in underseal

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,854 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Upper tank strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front and rear of outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside tow bar mounting prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside tow bar mounting prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Upper tank strap broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 63,917 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 63,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 52,921 miles

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 17 May 2016 52,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 28 May 2015 51,937 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower radius arm bushes worn

o/s/f seat belt frayed

slight leak at steering box

slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 15 May 2014 50,333 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 15 May 2014 50,329 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2013 48,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 48,915 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,615 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 45,607 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 42,065 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,629 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,973 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 68,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,577 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,577 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 28,875 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 28,861 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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V431 GSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V431 GSN, 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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V431 GSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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