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V76 MVO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,472 mi
Last recorded182,472 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV76 MVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 182,472 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 179,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 179,058 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 179,791 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear seat and seat belt support is badly corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front out riggers are holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear facing chassis is badly corroded and holed in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers seat belt not functioning (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under side of rear x-member is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear lower bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of rear x-member is holed with 12cm of the tow hitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front brake pipes from chassis have areas of corrosion

Front track rods feel very stiff and notchy when moved

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear spring upper seats are corroded

Rear Seat belt areas are corroded inside of rear doors

Rear chassis is corroded in various places at the rear close to the suspension mounting areas

Servo action is slow when tested.

Steering box is damp

Pass 6 Oct 2018 166,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember under 2nd seat row (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 166,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember under 2nd seat row (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 160,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (at t piece) (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre row seat crossmember under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 160,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door handle (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking box area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear on axle (at t piece) (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre row (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre row seat crossmember under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,455 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak steering box & engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Driver side and Passenger side (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 153,455 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak steering box & engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 Driver side and Passenger side (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber towers (2.4.A.3)

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 143,994 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front shock absorber towers (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,705 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 109,694 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 102,633 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 102,633 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 85,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,540 miles

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

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

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

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

all track rod end steering joints slightly stiff/dry

steering damper offside bush worn

Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all track rod end steering joints slightly stiff/dry

steering damper offside bush worn

Pass 3 May 2007 63,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 63,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V76 MVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V76 MVO, 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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V76 MVO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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