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V625 LAB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

249,556 mi
Last recorded249,556 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV625 LAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 249,556 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 249,520 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 246,184 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 246,142 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 236,035 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 235,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 225,919 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 225,879 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side lights do not work with ignition off (4.2.2 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective steering arm off of steering box (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 219,994 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 219,988 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 211,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 211,428 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 211,291 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 208,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 206,187 miles

exhaust mounted with wire (secure)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 205,523 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Fail 19 Sep 2013 202,139 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 202,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 195,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 188,041 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 188,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 181,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 181,966 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 173,791 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 164,057 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 164,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 151,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 138,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 122,718 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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V625 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V625 LAB, 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 V625 LAB registered?

V625 LAB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V625 LAB shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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