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V488 HVC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

348,511 mi
Last recorded348,511 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 HVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2023 348,511 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 333,720 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 312,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 297,805 miles

light engine oil leak

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 283,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front propshaft rear uj has slight play

rear diff seal slightly leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2018 271,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

rear A frame ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 259,563 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 226,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 211,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 196,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 173,675 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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V488 HVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V488 HVC, 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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V488 HVC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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