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V761 SAV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 SAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,661 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,574 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 85,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 85,294 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 84,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 84,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,268 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box at drop arm (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box at drop arm (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 76,948 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 76,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,429 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,629 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 69,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,620 miles

Advise: nearside headlamp glass broken but not affecting pattern

Advise: offside seat belt buckle surround missing but operation not impaired

Advise: rear prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,873 miles

Advise: nearside headlamp glass cracked,but pattern not affected

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,372 miles

Advise: nearside headlamp glass badly cracked,but pattern not affected

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Advise: nearside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting pattern

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,269 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 37,448 miles

both sides rear shock absorbers lower mounting rubbers worn

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 SAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V761 SAV, 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 V761 SAV registered?

V761 SAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V761 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 SAV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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