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V86 HUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,988 mi
Last recorded53,988 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV86 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 53,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 53,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads under limit (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 53,264 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 53,246 miles

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 52,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,880 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,265 miles

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

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

slight wear o/s steering damper bush

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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V86 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V86 HUT, 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 V86 HUT registered?

V86 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V86 HUT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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