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V687 LDM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,983 mi
Last recorded74,983 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 LDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 74,983 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General signs of underbody surface corrosion

N/S headlight pattern poor

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F & O/S/F (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R body mount support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 74,981 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General signs of underbody surface corrosion

N/S headlight pattern poor

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S/F & O/S/F (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R body mount support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,381 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded FRont & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General signs of underbody surface corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R body mount support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 74,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded FRont & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General signs of underbody surface corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R body mount support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all vehicle springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer swivel hubs damp

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front propshaft worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

general signs of underbody surface corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all vehicle springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer swivel hubs damp

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front propshaft worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

general signs of underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2023 73,171 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front propshaft worn

Front swivel hubs showing slight dampness

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 2 Sep 2023 73,171 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front propshaft worn

Front swivel hubs showing slight dampness

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper corroded

Front swivel hubs damp

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal no anti-slip

fuel pump in tank noisey

Fail 16 Aug 2022 72,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper corroded

Front swivel hubs damp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal no anti-slip

fuel pump in tank noisey

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel pump noisy in tank

swivel hub seals slight leak

Fail 13 Aug 2021 71,899 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel pump noisy in tank

swivel hub seals slight leak

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,269 miles

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread N/S Bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rea propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ? arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 71,269 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread N/S Bottom edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rea propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ? arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,591 miles

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Inc brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & N/S bottom cracked (0.1 (b))

Little or no reserve travel in parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyres worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ? arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing sign of age & wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 70,551 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Inc brake pipe nut (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & N/S bottom cracked (0.1 (b))

Little or no reserve travel in parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyres worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front ? arm, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing sign of age & wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 70,224 miles

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Coolant leak

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))

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

Little or no reserve travel in parking brake lever.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. Tyre worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. Tyre worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box rough on operation.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 70,224 miles

Power steering component leaking Pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

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

All chassis and suspension components corroded.

Coolant leak

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))

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

Little or no reserve travel in parking brake lever.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. Tyre worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. Tyre worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper shock absorber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyres worn uneven, badly perished/cracking, stepping.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box rough on operation.

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,252 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

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

Chassis corroding

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front ? bushes worn & showing signs of age

Front bumper corroding

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked & in poor condition

N/S headlight aim on the minimum level

N/S headlight pattern poor

N/S/F & O//F out rigger corroded & holed

N/S/F & O/S/F seat belt buckle covers broken

N/S/F ind lens slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracking 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cracking 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine

PAS slightly rough/hard in operation

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc corroding pitted

Rear propshaft rear UJ slight worn

Washers poor in operation

Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,599 miles

All suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate cracked

N/S headlight pattern poor & aim on the minimum level

N/S/F out rigger corroded & holed

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

O/S seat belt clip casing broken

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Propshaft UJ flanges worn

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,525 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link ball joint rusty (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

All suspension bushes showing signs of age

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate cracked

N/S headlight pattern poor & aim on the minimum level

N/S/F out rigger corroded & holed

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

O/S seat belt clip casing broken

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Propshaft UJ flanges worn

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 67,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 50,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,854 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 36,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V687 LDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V687 LDM, 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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V687 LDM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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