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V742 EPN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,782 mi
Last recorded159,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV742 EPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 159,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flanges deteriorated

rear brake discs very deteriorated

signs of corrosion and repair

some wear suspension etc esp rubber bushes etc

Fail 10 Sep 2021 159,776 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flanges deteriorated

rear brake discs very deteriorated

signs of corrosion and repair

some wear suspension etc esp rubber bushes etc

Pass 1 Nov 2019 158,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 157,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged

exhaust flanges and brackets deteriorating

signs of corrosion and repair

Fail 19 Oct 2018 149,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel housing seeping oil.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing has play at lower joint,and leaking oil.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 149,394 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,387 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF and OSF outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,516 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 135,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 126,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,090 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 86,900 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 86,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 389,688 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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V742 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V742 EPN, 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 V742 EPN registered?

V742 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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