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V593 HNL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,763 mi
Last recorded168,763 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 HNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 168,763 miles

Nearside Front Steering swivel bearings have some play

Pass 24 Mar 2025 166,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,765 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 157,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,345 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,605 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 152,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 144,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 144,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 140,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 135,894 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 135,894 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 132,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 128,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 125,649 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 125,647 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 124,465 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 124,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

osf brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 116,695 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 116,695 miles

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

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

NSF WIPER ARM WORN

O/S/R BOTTOM DOOR HINGE WORN

STEERING BOX SLIGHT

Pass 8 Jul 2009 110,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 110,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 104,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 99,184 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 933,088 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 93,352 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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V593 HNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V593 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V593 HNL registered?

V593 HNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V593 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V593 HNL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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