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V761 EDB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,340 mi
Last recorded86,340 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 EDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 82,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 73,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 724,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,199 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,732 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,327 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 58,071 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 58,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,352 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,432 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,614 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,401 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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V761 EDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V761 EDB, 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 V761 EDB?

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What year was V761 EDB registered?

V761 EDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V761 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 EDB shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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