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V763 POB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,864 mi
Last recorded185,864 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 POB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 185,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 182,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 180,722 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 177,314 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2019 177,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2018 174,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,312 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine and front axle ()

centre chassis cross member rusty

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and hanger broken

suspect noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 169,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn heavily on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine and front axle ()

both rear tyres perished

centre chassis cross member rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and hanger broken

suspect noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 154,986 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 154,986 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 152,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 147,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 140,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 140,608 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 129,044 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 129,044 miles

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

Excessive corrosion in offside door step tupe at front end.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 125,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 120,614 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 118,621 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 118,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 110,897 miles

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

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2005 105,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 105,583 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 POB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V763 POB, 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 POB registered?

V763 POB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V763 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V763 POB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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