MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
power steering pump has slight leak
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member holed n/s and o/s (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly switch not iluminating (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box insecure drop arm (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V475 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 V475 GRV, 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 V475 GRV registered?
V475 GRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V475 GRV safe to buy?
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