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V841 OCA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 OCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 170,590 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 167,236 miles

both seats belts are damaged due to being shut in door locks

brake pipes greased up

handbrake works but poor

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,859 miles

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

handbrake works but poor

seat belt damage due to being shut in the door locks

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 164,658 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 164,627 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out riger corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

a just hand brake

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 159,655 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 150,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to car as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to car as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are cracking inner walls

Fail 10 Sep 2015 129,073 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as chalked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to car as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to calliper as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to car as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are cracking inner walls

Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,531 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,483 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 2 Oct 2007 84,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,340 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,698 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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V841 OCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V841 OCA, 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 V841 OCA registered?

V841 OCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V841 OCA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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