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V705 WBW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,970 mi
Last recorded71,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 WBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 71,970 miles

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

Central Rear axle support ball joint has very slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,268 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 69,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 67,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 66,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,644 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 66,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,197 miles

advise only o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise only o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,506 miles

advise only n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,506 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

advise only n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,110 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 61,110 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,793 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,826 miles

advise only all tyre walls cracked but not showing cords

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,780 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 WBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V705 WBW, 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 V705 WBW registered?

V705 WBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V705 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V705 WBW shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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