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V595 ESA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV595 ESA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 139,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs beginning to corrode on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

registration bulb dull

reverse light inop

Fail 8 Sep 2018 139,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs beginning to corrode on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant reservoir empty

registration bulb dull

reverse light inop

Pass 31 Aug 2017 133,309 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 153,309 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both o/s and n/s front dip beam inop (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling tyre fouling trailing arm on full left hand lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft joint at rear differential worn (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake lamp inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,695 miles

High-level brake light inoperative

Corrosion at nearside front A-pillar/end of dashboard

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

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

nsr upper shocker bush has slight wear

Fail 2 Sep 2016 126,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure Rear forward facing bench (6.2.A.1)

Corrosion at nearside front A-pillar/end of dashboard

High-level brake light inoperative

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,785 miles

No rear forward facing seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,784 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

No rear forward facing seats fitted at time of test

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

n/s rear door step badly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,488 miles

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

rear seats & seatbelts not fitted during test

Fail 23 Oct 2012 106,485 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,573 miles

centre and tail pipes corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre and tail pipes corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,418 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 99,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,210 miles

both rear tyres below 2mm 750r16c

nearside mirror missing

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres below 2mm 750r16c

nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres edges wearing

offside rear hub grease cap missing

rear fog light lens broken

Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,590 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres edges wearing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear hub grease cap missing

rear fog light lens broken

Pass 30 Oct 2007 80,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 73,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 73,407 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V595 ESA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V595 ESA, 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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V595 ESA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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