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V812 ADO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,231 mi
Last recorded121,231 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 ADO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 121,231 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 120,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,714 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 106,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,053 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,017 miles

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,820 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,007 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Fail 10 Jul 2014 85,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,303 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,493 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,923 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 53,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,281 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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V812 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V812 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

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What year was V812 ADO registered?

V812 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V812 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V812 ADO shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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