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V826 GRJ

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV826 GRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,273 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod suspension mount outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 101,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near tie rod suspension mount, behind wheel under door/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension spring top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to tow bar mount point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust brackets broken, temporary repair has been made on the rear bracket

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,581 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 100,578 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 94,688 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2013 94,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,536 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,146 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 88,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

off side rear inner cross member slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,673 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,825 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 80,824 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 74,654 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 68,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,811 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 GRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GRJ, 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 V826 GRJ registered?

V826 GRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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