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V661 MAS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,334 mi
Last recorded166,334 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 MAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 166,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front hubs seal damp

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,735 miles

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

Rear seats removed

both front hubs have slight leak

Fail 4 Sep 2025 164,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear seats removed

both front hubs have slight leak

Pass 17 Jun 2024 158,239 miles

o/s & n/s front hubs have slight leak

Fail 11 Jun 2024 158,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s & n/s front hubs have slight leak

Pass 29 Dec 2020 156,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 156,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

centre box section between chassis corroded/holed but not regarded as structural

nearside & offside front chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as structural or within any prescribed area

offside front chrome swivel ball starting to leak grease

Fail 30 May 2018 156,787 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

centre box section between chassis corroded/holed but not regarded as structural

nearside & offside front outriggers heavily corroded but nut regarded as structural/prescribed area

offside front chrome swivel ball leaking grease

Pass 22 Feb 2017 156,457 miles

Front nearside & offside chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural point

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chrome ball leaking grease

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

centre cosmetic crossmember heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural part

Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,455 miles

Centre cosmetic crossmember heavily corroded but regarded as a structural part

Front n/s & o/s chassis outriggers heavily corroded but not regarded as a structural part

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chrome swivel ball leaking grease

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 152,390 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 152,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 146,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 146,780 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Dust cover on steering box balljoint insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,536 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 121,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 106,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,368 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 84,543 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 84,541 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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V661 MAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V661 MAS, 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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V661 MAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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