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V672 NRH

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,109 mi
Last recorded100,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV672 NRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 100,109 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 100,023 miles

Exhaust Corroded (Rear Flange)

Front Inner Front Bumper Corroded (Inside)

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Front of Rear Axle (Body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting (body)/ Drivers Foot Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Front of Rear Axle (Body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Oil Leak - King Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 100,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm Ball Joint Cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint Boot Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Corroded (Rear Flange)

Front Inner Front Bumper Corroded (Inside)

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Front of Rear Axle (Body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting (body)/ Drivers Foot Well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Mounting Front of Rear Axle (Body) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Oil Leak - King Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 99,679 miles

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

Offside Front body corroded near pedals

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

Fail 16 May 2024 99,679 miles

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

Offside Front body corroded near pedals

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,488 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Both side swivel housing seals leaking.

Hand brake sticks when initially released.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering damper bush worn.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Both side swivel housing seals leaking.

Front Brake pads have large lips over edges of discs.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake sticks when initially released.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering damper bush worn.

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

Pass 26 May 2020 99,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

middle box to rear exhaust tail pipe flange corroded

rear axle /front axle and suspension arms corrorded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight play in front propshaft rear universal joint

steering damper leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight play in front propshaft rear universal joint

steering damper leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,147 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,142 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 96,354 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 96,353 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting coil spring housing on lock (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union across rear axle to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union across rear axle to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 74,416 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2011 67,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,062 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,298 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 46,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,924 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 33,791 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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V672 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V672 NRH, 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 V672 NRH registered?

V672 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V672 NRH shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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