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V446 GRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,322 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 93,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 91,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,994 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 88,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 88,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure Bulkhead to chassis fixing loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt to chassis mounting on rear crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main chassis crossmember corroded above trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure Bulkhead to chassis fixing loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seatbelt to chassis mounting on rear crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper bushes slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2021 88,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,517 miles

Central Front steering damper bush worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front steering damper bush worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 85,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking running from back of the engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 797,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty lense (1.7.5a)

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2017 797,832 miles

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

Front both wiper blades splitting but still clear screen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,135 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,328 miles

Rear pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover mising

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear seat belt stalk cover mising

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 54,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 50,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 46,329 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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V446 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V446 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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V446 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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