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V659 EAL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

239,737 mi
Last recorded239,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV659 EAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 239,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

offside and nearside front footwells corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 239,736 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure loose on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

offside and nearside front footwells corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 239,687 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front floor both sides holed but not in a prescribed area

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 May 2023 232,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 219,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 207,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member end plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 198,656 miles

chip in windscreen

steering box slightly damp

Pass 1 Dec 2018 185,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,215 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2017 179,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 174,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 167,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 167,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 159,343 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 159,341 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 139,668 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 131,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 122,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 103,785 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 103,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 94,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,370 miles

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

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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V659 EAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V659 EAL, 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 V659 EAL registered?

V659 EAL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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