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V843 XAG

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,764 mi
Last recorded193,764 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 193,764 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2023 190,332 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

uneven wear all tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2022 187,286 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

uneven wear all tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2021 180,161 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 174,901 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 2 Aug 2019 171,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 28 Jul 2018 157,019 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 160,315 miles

corrosion on rear cross member

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,313 miles

corrosion on rear cross member

slight play in front prop joint

Pass 7 Jul 2015 145,093 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,345 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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V843 XAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V843 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V843 XAG registered?

V843 XAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V843 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V843 XAG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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