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V548 LOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV548 LOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 128,282 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 128,280 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,473 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 125,470 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,014 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all X4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,506 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 122,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil leak from hub swivel reservoir. suggest rectify asap.

Offside Front Lower hub swivel pivot slightly worn.

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded. holed.

Offside Front tyre, nail in tread.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 119,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area. on chassis. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower oil leak from hub swivel reservoir. suggest rectify asap.

Offside Front Lower hub swivel pivot slightly worn.

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded. holed.

Offside Front tyre, nail in tread.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,657 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 112,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turrett (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member X2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,402 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 87,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 84,319 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,479 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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V548 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V548 LOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V548 LOB registered?

V548 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V548 LOB shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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