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V71 HRV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 HRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 130,185 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,754 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 128,754 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 123,640 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 123,633 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear diff, slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 115,872 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 115,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,872 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 113,864 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake contaminated with fluid

RED brake warning light on dash lit up

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,666 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,663 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,132 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,392 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 72,190 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look to be 2/3 worn

offside and nearsiode drag link end gaitors split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 72,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look to be 2/3 worn

offside and nearsiode drag link end gaitors split

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,119 miles

both steering drag link end gaitors split

Fail 3 Feb 2009 62,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both steering drag link end gaitors split

Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track.

offside rear chassis member, slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track.

offside rear chassis member, slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,765 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2005 42,220 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 42,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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V71 HRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V71 HRV, 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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V71 HRV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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