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V44 ADC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV44 ADC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 116,369 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 116,363 miles

All direction indicators not working intermittant (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,712 miles

exhaust on joints

Fail 13 Jun 2024 114,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust on joints

Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 111,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,937 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All,x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,901 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength g,bar,mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength g,bar,mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All,x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,907 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 104,350 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 104,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 102,190 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 102,190 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 98,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Fail 16 May 2018 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on radius arm (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose slightly twisted

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

Pass 19 May 2017 95,500 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,500 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 91,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing both sides springs corroded/missing (3.5.1l)

underside corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 884,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 86,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,687 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,987 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 70,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,129 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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V44 ADC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V44 ADC, 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 V44 ADC registered?

V44 ADC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V44 ADC shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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