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V475 GRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,919 mi
Last recorded168,919 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 GRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 168,919 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering pump has slight leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 163,277 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 163,231 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 158,738 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 158,687 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 153,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 153,224 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 151,867 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 141,274 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 141,274 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 130,740 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 122,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 112,433 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 112,423 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 101,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 90,087 miles

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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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?

The MOT history for V475 GRV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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