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V435 LFJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

63,207 mi
Last recorded63,207 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 LFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 63,207 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,130 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on exhaust over gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,898 miles

Offside Front stub axle weeps fluid

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember on nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,504 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front hub sphere starting to leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 58,501 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

Offside Front hub sphere starting to leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,025 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/sand n/s chassis members in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted limiting view

o/s/f tyre, worn slighty on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/sand n/s chassis members in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air intake hose insecure

engine cover fitted limiting view

o/s ans n/s rear foot brake performances slightly low

o/s/f tyre, worn slighty on inner edge

suspect possibe fuel leak, around engine,, recommend check

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front brake caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis/ cross member (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear foot brake performances slightly low,, recommend check

Fail 11 Oct 2017 55,533 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s baulkhead (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret, by shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front brake caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret, by shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis, cross member (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,519 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear wheel corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

nearside front body mount area has excessive corrosion

nearside front brake pipe(going to nearside front hose) has advanced corrosion

rear cross member has excessive corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,406 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking, o/s/r of vehicle (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 52,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member, nearside (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member, offside (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,907 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear footbrake performances low

front wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,282 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front hub slightly damp

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,633 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,249 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,181 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,245 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres

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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V435 LFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V435 LFJ, 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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V435 LFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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