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V714 WBW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,571 mi
Last recorded138,571 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 WBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 138,571 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,862 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 122,869 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,697 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 18 Nov 2021 116,370 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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 116,361 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,974 miles

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

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

VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Fail 12 Nov 2019 105,969 miles

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,440 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,672 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,095 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,698 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,933 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,024 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,224 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 44,877 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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V714 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 91.7%.

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 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 V714 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

How do I check the history of V714 WBW?

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What year was V714 WBW registered?

V714 WBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V714 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V714 WBW shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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