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V814 ADO

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 ADO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,456 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure under wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion to vehicle bulkhead

Pass 30 Jan 2023 107,404 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,959 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 103,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 102,106 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 97,028 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,360 miles

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

rear cross member getting weak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,273 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 68,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,463 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,957 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,956 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,412 miles

steering damper slight play in end bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2008 40,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering damper slight play in end bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 32,942 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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V814 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V814 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.

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What year was V814 ADO registered?

V814 ADO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V814 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V814 ADO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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