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V803 NAX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 NAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,407 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,036 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,440 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,395 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar coupling too weak (6.1.6 (h))

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 7 various holes in from and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,515 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,373 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,373 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,597 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,581 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,983 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,087 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 84,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,412 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,257 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,918 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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V803 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V803 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V803 NAX registered?

V803 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V803 NAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V803 NAX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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