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V8 LDV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,289 mi
Last recorded195,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 195,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 195,267 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak Engine & Gear box ()

Rear Seats folded due to storage therefore not able to test adult seat belts

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016
Pass 13 May 2015 195,066 miles

lpg gass tanks slightly corroded and date stamped 02/02

Pass 30 Dec 2013 194,754 miles

front steering arm offside ball joint dust cover split but not effecting the ingress off dirt

Pass 5 Dec 2012
Pass 23 May 2011 188,688 miles

engine oil leak

o/sd rear tyre needs pumping up

Fail 23 May 2011 188,688 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

o/sd rear tyre needs pumping up

Pass 10 Aug 2010 179,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 168,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 156,892 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2008 156,892 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

slight petrol seep on breather to tank

Pass 10 Sep 2007 146,259 miles

engine oil leak

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 15 Aug 2006 133,032 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 116,131 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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V8 LDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V8 LDV, 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 V8 LDV registered?

V8 LDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V8 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 LDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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