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V456 ESE

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 ESE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 68,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 68,060 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 68,030 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 63,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 59,468 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 58,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,209 miles

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

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

chassis is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 36,590 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V456 ESE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V456 ESE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V456 ESE registered?

V456 ESE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V456 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V456 ESE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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