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V557 LYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on offside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 133,826 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Female union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,579 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 132,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 132,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 132,223 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 131,155 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 131,155 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 130,076 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 125,118 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outrigger is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 121,871 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside rear outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 116,669 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,441 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 113,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 107,144 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 103,395 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 103,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 98,338 miles

n/s seat head rest missing foam

Fail 21 Dec 2007 94,395 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 90,484 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 90,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 86,248 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 LYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

V557 LYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V557 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 LYA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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