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V778 VJO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

285,672 mi
Last recorded285,672 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV778 VJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 285,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 285,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 283,187 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 283,157 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 279,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, play in rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 262,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 262,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting beside fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 251,442 miles

Offside Front brake flexy poorly secured

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 251,441 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad lower securing pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction satnav bracket/panel (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s/r (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake flexy poorly secured

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported along chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 129,336 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in steering damper lower mounting bush.

Wipers are split.(Advise early replacement.)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 128,246 miles

Front steering damper shock absorber outer casing is corroded+mounting slightly worn.

Front to rear brake pipe is in stages of corrosion.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear shock absorber top mount is slightly worn.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,344 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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V778 VJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V778 VJO, 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 V778 VJO registered?

V778 VJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V778 VJO shows 12 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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