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V853 MOD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 MOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 157,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 153,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,043 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,764 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,665 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 132,529 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 121,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,740 miles

nsr tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,734 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nsr tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 98,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,471 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,032 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 67,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 67,773 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,989 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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V853 MOD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V853 MOD, 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 V853 MOD registered?

V853 MOD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V853 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V853 MOD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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