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V705 EUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 EUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 65,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 65,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,701 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished

n/s/f wiper blade small split not affecting its use

park switch lazy in operation

Fail 14 Jan 2019 57,701 miles

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished

n/s/f wiper blade small split not affecting its use

park switch lazy in operation

Pass 12 Jan 2018 57,067 miles

steering box slight leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 57,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

steering box slight leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,241 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,743 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 52,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 45,879 miles

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

wipers, auto park inop

Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,879 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wipers, auto park inop

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,761 miles

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

wiper auto park not working

Fail 4 Jan 2013 41,761 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

wiper auto park not working

Pass 28 May 2012 37,425 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

steering damper bush minor play

Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,181 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 36,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 32,950 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,513 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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V705 EUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V705 EUX, 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 V705 EUX registered?

V705 EUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V705 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 EUX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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