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V755 EJU

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,517 mi
Last recorded159,517 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV755 EJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 159,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2026 159,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 155,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded

Offside both offside outriggers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 155,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear out rigger corroded

Offside both offside outriggers corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,957 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most axle mounting bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 150,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 150,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both sides of vehicle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,249 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabiliser arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 144,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Tractor joint has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabiliser arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Chassis slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,892 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Side mirror damaged

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

Rear axle stabiliser ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm - LT 235/85 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight seepage of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / near axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear differential support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator coolant hoses are contaminated with engine oil / swollen

Fail 12 Dec 2019 131,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive play in end bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm - LT 235/85 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight seepage of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / near axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear differential support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

radiator coolant hoses are contaminated with engine oil / swollen

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer tractor joint damp

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

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

Offside Front Outer tractor joint damp

Offside Front axle panard rod bush has play

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake servo area has residue

Fail 14 Dec 2018 122,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer tractor joint damp

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer tractor joint damp

Offside Front axle panard rod bush has play

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake servo area has residue

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,411 miles

Nearside Front 'tractor' joint leaking

Offside Front 'tractor' joint leaking. ** Grease/oil almost reaching brakes **

Fail 8 Dec 2017 113,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated + significant play (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed fouling diff casing on FULL right hand lock (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Poss down to reduced 'sweep' (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front 'tractor' joint leaking

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

Offside Front 'tractor' joint leaking. ** Grease/oil almost reaching brakes **

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,385 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN IT AND NOISY WHEN ROTATED

Offside Front TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING

Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHS (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN IT AND NOISY WHEN ROTATED

Offside Front TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,516 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 92,614 miles

Engine oil level on/closer to minimum

Expansion hose clip incorrectly located

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SIGNIFICANT deterioration & movement in both front 'Hockey-Stick' arms

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,614 miles

Engine oil level on/closer to minimum

Expansion hose clip incorrectly located

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

SIGNIFICANT deterioration & movement in both front 'Hockey-Stick' arms

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front and nearside wheel bearings have play in them

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,271 miles

Engine oil level very low

O/S dipped headlight beam image poor

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Significant play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,269 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake fluid getting low

Engine oil level very low

Handbrake warning lamp lit

O/S dipped headlight beam image poor

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Significant play in steering box drop arm ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wipers not parking automatically

Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,291 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 77,291 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,721 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,894 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf hub leaking

Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osf hub leaking

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,889 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,163 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,873 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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V755 EJU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V755 EJU, 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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V755 EJU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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