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V826 GBJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,411 mi
Last recorded178,411 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 GBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 178,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 178,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Swivel joint seal slightly leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box drop arm dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,953 miles

Handbrake warning light staying on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2024 177,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake warning light staying on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2023 174,684 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front hub seals slightly leaking

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated)(ADVANCED

Pass 1 Oct 2022 172,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

both headlamp aims slightly low

oil leak)(steering box

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated)(ADVANCED

Fail 1 Oct 2022 172,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

both headlamp aims slightly low

oil leak)(steering box

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated)(ADVANCED

Pass 16 Oct 2021 171,228 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt clasp button cracked

Slight oil leak from steering box

Slight oil leakage both front hub seals

n/s headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 6 Oct 2020 167,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak)(engine)(ADVANCED

oil leak)(gearbox/transferbox)(ADVANCED

oil leak)(rear diff

Fail 2 Oct 2020 167,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak)(engine)(ADVANCED

oil leak)(gearbox/transferbox)(ADVANCED

oil leak)(rear diff

Pass 6 Jul 2019 164,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 164,673 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 161,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear half of chassis

travel to handbrake

Fail 19 Jun 2018 161,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and o/s/r chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear half of chassis

travel to handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,233 miles

Poor pattern o/s headlight

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Washers could be better

Fail 30 Jun 2017 158,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Poor pattern o/s headlight

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Washers could be better

Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,062 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear crossmember and adjoining chassis rails

travel to handbrake

Fail 23 Jun 2016 156,062 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear crossmember and adjoining chassis rails

travel to handbrake

Fail 6 Jun 2015 150,941 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front swivel housings oily

rear numberplate breaking up

small splits to wiperblades

travel to handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,941 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front swivel housings oily

rear numberplate breaking up

small splits to wiperblades

travel to handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2014 146,890 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis rails and crossmember

some brake pipes have been painted/coated

travel to handbrake

Fail 19 Jun 2014 146,890 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis rails and crossmember

some brake pipes have been painted/coated

travel to handbrake

Pass 17 Jun 2013 143,532 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis recently undersealed

slight binding o/s/f wheel

travel to handbrake

Fail 14 Jun 2013 143,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight binding o/s/f wheel

travel to handbrake

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis recently undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2012 139,685 miles

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

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

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

Numerous small scratches/chips in general on windscreen

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

Travel on parking brake

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 139,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Numerous small scratches/chips in general on windscreen

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

Travel on parking brake

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,522 miles

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

perishing rear tyres

poor pattern o/s headlight

surface corrosion rear chassis crossmember

travel to handbrake

wear to front brake discs

Fail 29 Jun 2011 133,522 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

perishing rear tyres

poor pattern o/s headlight

surface corrosion rear chassis crossmember

travel to handbrake

wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 125,944 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumber in rusty condition

side steps in rusty condition

Fail 26 Jun 2010 125,944 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bumber in rusty condition

side steps in rusty condition

Pass 15 May 2009 116,872 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 110,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 101,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 79,436 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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V826 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V826 GBJ, 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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V826 GBJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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