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V582 LAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 100,038 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,035 miles

Fuel tank insecure Cradle excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 'A' frame mount, crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front bulkhead outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing damp

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,724 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 96,724 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing damp

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both outer (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 92,838 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,838 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Tubular outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,307 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi bracket corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,230 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake flexi bracket corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm attachment mount. crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 82,115 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,455 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,445 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,544 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering damper bush slight play

Seat belt slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,121 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rearmost cross member, end of chassis legs, both sides (6.6.6)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 68,121 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rearmost cross member, end of chassis legs, both sides (6.6.6)

coolant level is low

Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,692 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NSR of chassis NS chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak from OS of engine. (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member near steering damper mounting point. (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NSR of chassis NS chassis leg. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,035 miles

Front differential pinion oil seal moist

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,956 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,609 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from front diff pinion oil seal

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,238 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,237 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking and perishing but not deep enough to expose plys or cords

front propshaft rear universal joint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,501 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,227 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 35,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,392 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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V582 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V582 LAF, 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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V582 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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