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V763 EDB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,121 mi
Last recorded104,121 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 EDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both fronts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 rear bushes (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 82,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 rear bushes (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2015 78,863 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper rubber mounting has slight movement at O/S/F.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 61,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper rubber mounting has slight movement at O/S/F.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,816 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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V763 EDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V763 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.

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What year was V763 EDB registered?

V763 EDB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V763 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V763 EDB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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