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V592 HNL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,275 mi
Last recorded155,275 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 HNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 155,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 150,896 miles

Central transfer box leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leak.

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

Offside Front swivel seal leak.

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

Rear differential leak

Fail 16 Nov 2023 150,896 miles

Central transfer box leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leak.

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

Offside Front swivel seal leak.

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

Rear differential leak

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 144,764 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 144,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,581 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,725 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 133,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,968 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,027 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,547 miles

Front oil leak from swivel joints (both sides)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 121,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,248 miles

osr drop link has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,151 miles

Oil leak

vehicel pulls to one side whilst brakeing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 106,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,538 miles

rear discs corroded on inner side. Handbrake just passed the test.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,034 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 85,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,894 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,833 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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V592 HNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V592 HNL, 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 V592 HNL registered?

V592 HNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V592 HNL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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