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V457 EYD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,405 mi
Last recorded205,405 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 EYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 205,405 miles

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

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

under body all undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2019 205,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 205,387 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front wheel excessive tight to turn when in rasied postion

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 204,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 202,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 202,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 197,497 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

side lights and stop lights affect operation of ignition switch.

Fail 29 Jul 2016 197,494 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

side lights and stop lights affect operation of ignition switch.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 194,089 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

condition of clutch pedal rubber .

condition of front wipers (operation) .

engine covers fitted .

temporary fuel cap fitted .

Fail 15 Jul 2015 194,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

condition of clutch pedal rubber .

condition of nearside front wiper operation .

Pass 10 Jul 2014 189,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 189,810 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2013 185,523 miles

corrosion at front to rear brake pipe

corrosion at rear axle brake pipes

nail at nearside front tyre

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 181,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 181,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 176,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 170,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 170,710 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 162,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers not switching of correctly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 162,546 miles

wipers not switching of correctly

Pass 30 Jun 2008 153,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 127,961 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 127,669 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside spotlamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2006 105,396 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 105,396 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake has more than normal travel

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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V457 EYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V457 EYD, 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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V457 EYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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