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V877 ELB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV877 ELB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 146,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 146,187 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm marked with chalk (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 145,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in chalk (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 131,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 130,841 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAKS. front seat belts in poor condition

VEHICLE DIRTY

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,071 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 115,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,013 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 109,996 miles

Nearside front outer passenger seat removed

near and offside front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2012 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

near and offside front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,761 miles

gearbox oil leak

movement to nearside front track rof end

rear pads worn low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,860 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

center front seat and seat belt removed

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,859 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,979 miles

slight play in a frame balljoint

slight play in nearside front top swivel

Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,979 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight play in a frame balljoint

slight play in nearside front top swivel

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,340 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V877 ELB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V877 ELB, 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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V877 ELB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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