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V694 HEB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,992 mi
Last recorded91,992 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV694 HEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,992 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

fuel filter mounting bracket corroded/broken

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,321 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,321 miles

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint at diff end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 May 2022 90,126 miles

Front both front swivels leaking oil

Front steering damper bush badly worn

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

Fail 9 May 2022 90,124 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded / holed at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated with oil from axle (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front both front swivels leaking oil

Front steering damper bush badly worn

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,691 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,669 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember holed n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Steering damper bush badly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush at chassis splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,117 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes badly worn

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed but not considered excessive

rear crossmember corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

steering damper inner bush badly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2018 86,113 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs poor condition (corrosion)

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes badly worn

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed but not considered excessive

rear crossmember corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

steering damper inner bush badly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 83,139 miles

Front steering damper inner bush worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

slight fuel leak at rear of cylinder head

Fail 8 Aug 2017 83,139 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminated while in off position along with n/s indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator illuminated also (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front steering damper inner bush worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition (3.5.1i)

slight fuel leak at rear of cylinder head

Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,011 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

suspect slight fuel leak from rear cylinder head area

Fail 23 Jul 2016 82,006 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (2.7.4)

suspect slight fuel leak from rear cylinder head area

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,103 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,101 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,115 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,997 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs faces rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 643,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,311 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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V694 HEB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V694 HEB, 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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V694 HEB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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