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V468 HLS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,513 mi
Last recorded93,513 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 HLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 93,513 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2023 93,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 88,930 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage seal?? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 88,930 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage seal?? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 88,879 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipes above tank???????????? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s/box seal?? (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,366 miles

Brake performance not tested front to rear pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,422 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,478 miles

slight movement in drag link end at steering box

water leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,015 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 79,017 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,089 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 66,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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V468 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V468 HLS, 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 V468 HLS registered?

V468 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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