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V813 NAX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,972 mi
Last recorded121,972 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 NAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,972 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seal leaking

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 119,258 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,042 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,483 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended upper mount not attatched (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 114,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 114,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 109,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,246 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,089 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,967 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,961 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,962 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,053 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,305 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 68,305 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Green bulbs fitted to spot lights

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front seat belt retainer plastic cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,555 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 62,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 581,092 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 51,973 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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V813 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 V813 NAX registered?

V813 NAX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V813 NAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V813 NAX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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