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V802 NAX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

139,118 mi
Last recorded139,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV802 NAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 139,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 136,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 134,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 134,071 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,241 miles

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

Front steering box slight leak

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

Fail 18 May 2023 130,036 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,393 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 115,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,342 miles

Central Front Inner Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,631 miles

Nearside Front nail in the tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2015 98,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front nail in the tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,127 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 95,120 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,269 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear propshaft joint worn

Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,262 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,891 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 89,659 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,447 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,442 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,828 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,822 miles

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,258 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 74,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,023 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,015 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 59,601 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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V802 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 V802 NAX, 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 V802 NAX registered?

V802 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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