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V533 GFJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 GFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 122,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 120,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,140 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 116,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,720 miles

both side steps badly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2021 112,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

both side steps badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,967 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 110,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (oil) (1.1.14 (b))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

n/s/f outrigger corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,092 miles

n/s/r axle has slight oil weep

Fail 17 Jul 2019 109,091 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,136 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,274 miles

n/s front out rigger corroded small hole

Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,487 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 100,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,519 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,498 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,848 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,135 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,134 miles

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,497 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 90,496 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 87,128 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 64,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,553 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,291 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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V533 GFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V533 GFJ, 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 V533 GFJ registered?

V533 GFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V533 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 GFJ shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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