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V813 ADO

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,476 mi
Last recorded49,476 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 ADO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,476 miles

rear no plate damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear no plate damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,420 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp slight damage but ok

offside steering damper bush worn

Fail 24 Nov 2008 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside headlamp slight damage but ok

offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,856 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,856 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,112 miles

offside front lower bumper bolt loose

offside rear mudflap loose

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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V813 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V813 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 V813 ADO registered?

V813 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V813 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V813 ADO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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