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V442 GRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,583 mi
Last recorded148,583 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,583 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 148,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 147,051 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 147,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 144,828 miles

OSR HALFSHAFT OIL SEAL WEEPING

Fail 3 Dec 2019 144,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OSR HALFSHAFT OIL SEAL WEEPING

Pass 6 Dec 2018 140,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 140,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,260 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,044 miles

ball joint above rear diff has small hole in dust cover

eng oil leaks

fluid leak at o/s/r wheel and going onto the disc but not affecting brake performance

slight leak from o/s/f tractor seal

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,437 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,716 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 113,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak/s from engine bay

Pass 23 Oct 2012 108,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s reflector in poor condition

roof ladder removed for test

steel brake pipes rusty

stikers on screen removed for test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,903 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front axle bushes slight play

rear body support crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in offside wiper spindle

Fail 25 Oct 2011 102,901 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front axle bushes slight play

rear body support crossmember slightly corroded

slight play in offside wiper spindle

track rod end boots perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,469 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight play in drop arm balljoint

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,469 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres worn on inside edges

oil leak from engine

slight play in drop arm balljoint

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,045 miles

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

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

engine misfire

Fail 19 Oct 2009 94,044 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine misfire

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front track rod end balljoint slight up/down play

oil leak from engine bay

steering drop arm balljoint rubber gaitor split

Fail 24 Nov 2008 87,483 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside front track rod end balljoint slight up/down play

oil leak from engine bay

steering drop arm balljoint rubber gaitor split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 80,053 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 80,006 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly obstracet by the lader

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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V442 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V442 GRV, 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 V442 GRV registered?

V442 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V442 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 GRV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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