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V818 EBJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

207,618 mi
Last recorded207,618 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 EBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 207,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking grease. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 205,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Fail 28 Nov 2018 205,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure gear box end (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake drum insecure parking brake drum rear of gear box (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

windscreen wiper switch faulty

Pass 1 Aug 2017 199,760 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 199,760 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 194,398 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 194,397 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 177,623 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 177,613 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 164,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 154,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 149,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 137,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 137,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,907 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mainbeam flashers not working

Fail 6 Mar 2009 124,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

mainbeam flashers not working

Pass 6 Dec 2007 110,004 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 110,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,595 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 86,431 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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V818 EBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V818 EBJ, 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 V818 EBJ registered?

V818 EBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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