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V721 GBL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

218,430 mi
Last recorded218,430 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 GBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 218,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis next to spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 206,330 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 206,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 196,068 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 196,018 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. catalytic converter missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn covered in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hub oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 179,823 miles

chassis area's corroding

oil residue engine area

oil residue rear axle

steering arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2020 179,740 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis area's corroding

oil residue engine area

oil residue rear axle

steering arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 143,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 143,903 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 135,238 miles

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

front track rod ends rubbers dust covers perished

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2016 135,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner to outer (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front track rod ends rubbers dust covers perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,327 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,399 miles

brake pipes very rusty and weak

exhaust rusty

front hub seals leaking

rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,983 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 94,693 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 79,424 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 79,424 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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V721 GBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V721 GBL, 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 V721 GBL registered?

V721 GBL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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