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V790 ADO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 ADO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 102,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 102,656 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Obligatory mirror insecure both sides (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

rear bump stops missing

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 100,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,381 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 87,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,743 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,743 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,223 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,584 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 66,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,311 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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V790 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V790 ADO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V790 ADO?

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What year was V790 ADO registered?

V790 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V790 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V790 ADO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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