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V589 EJR

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 EJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 139,524 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 6 May 2026 139,523 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler hose split \ leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2025 136,981 miles

Both front headlamp images slightly cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 135,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 135,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,620 miles

All Tyres Perished

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

O/S/F Hub Seal

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

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,109 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded back panel (6.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded back panel (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,827 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 127,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replace both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 125,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 111,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 104,187 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 100,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,933 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,276 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,925 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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V589 EJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V589 EJR, 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 V589 EJR registered?

V589 EJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V589 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V589 EJR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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