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V460 LAM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,323 mi
Last recorded96,323 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV460 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 96,323 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Slight play in OS track rod end

Pass 22 Aug 2025 91,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,950 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 88,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in front steering damper bush

Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 77,781 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,581 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,601 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 67,601 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,871 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle top a frame mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside number plate lamp lens requires cleaning on inside, slightly affecting light output

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

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

number plate lamp requires cleaning

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,752 miles

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

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

headlamp dip switch worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,973 miles

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

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

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

driveline noisey

nearside windsreen wash not working but offside washer delivers suffcient fluid

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,160 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly perished (above o/s chassis area)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 51,160 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from underneath engine area

Rear fuel pipes slightly perished (above o/s chassis area)

Reverse lamp bulb inop

Steering damper bush worn (o/s)

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

Front prop rear uj fallen apart

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,629 miles

rear propshaft u/j slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2011 47,629 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,304 miles

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

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

front propshaft u/j slight wear

steering damper bush slight wear

Fail 26 Aug 2010 44,304 miles

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

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

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

front propshaft u/j slight wear

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,264 miles

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

front prop shaft joint worn/slight play

steering damper rubber bush slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,357 miles

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

front propshaft u/j worn

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V460 LAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V460 LAM, 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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V460 LAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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