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V66 AEM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,529 mi
Last recorded133,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 AEM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,529 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 133,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear "A" frame buttress corroded, not significantly weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 121,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 121,871 miles

Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Anderson plug live lead corroded through, could touch earth. (4.11 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint in rear shaft worn out. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 116,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 110,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking Leak from rear of engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,670 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of rear shaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,050 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear of rear shaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate missing New fitted to front. (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,943 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt At drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,541 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,433 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,419 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,895 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,946 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,979 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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V66 AEM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V66 AEM, 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 V66 AEM registered?

V66 AEM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V66 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V66 AEM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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