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V81 HCE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 HCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 116,653 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 116,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 113,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil / from up top - further investiagtion advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in final drive on gearbox + slight leak - advise remedial work

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 113,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil / from up top - further investiagtion advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in final drive on gearbox + slight leak - advise remedial work

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 109,687 miles

Play in final drive on gearbox + slight leak - advise remedial work

number plate lamp partially inoperative

Pass 10 May 2023 107,010 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 104,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak - further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 104,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak - further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 101,813 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front transfer box - further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 101,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine -further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front transfer box - further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 98,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,555 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 95,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,954 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,954 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play excess movement in offside steering ball (2.5.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking leaking from rear of engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,625 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm from steering box balljoint has excessive freeplay/wear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 73,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,191 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,988 miles

nearside front seat belt webbing slightly frayed

nearside front track rod end worn slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,178 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,409 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,646 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,645 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V81 HCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 V81 HCE, 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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V81 HCE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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