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V557 LCX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 LCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 151,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 150,235 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 147,869 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 147,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 145,984 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 145,981 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 143,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 141,551 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 139,061 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

rear discs corroded & pitted

washer jets loose

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,061 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear discs corroded & pitted

washer jets loose

Pass 31 Oct 2018 134,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,488 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing drag link end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,622 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

chassis corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 122,619 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,217 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,379 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 104,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,306 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 83,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,083 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,674 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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V557 LCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V557 LCX, 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 V557 LCX registered?

V557 LCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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