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V907 LDW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

136,655 mi
Last recorded136,655 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV907 LDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 136,655 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 136,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault soon as you start moveing abs light goes out (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 136,620 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 136,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,090 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 136,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 135,955 miles

underside of vehicle completely undersealed

Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,171 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 133,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 124,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,745 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 117,013 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 117,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 114,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion to underside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,651 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inc outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres have deep cuts not to cords also both tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,750 miles

nsf shock absorber corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken

nsf shock absorber corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 102,935 miles

offside front suspension hub sphere has slight leak of oil

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 92,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front windscreen wiper spindles are worn

click from top of steering collumn?

front center lap belt adjuster tends to slip if not located positivly

loud clonk from rear?

nearside front and offside front shocker turrents and rear cross member are showing corrosion

nearside side-step is corroded

offside rear of engine wet at top?

rear fuel filter guard is missing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 92,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front windscreen wiper spindles are worn

click from top of steering collumn?

front center lap belt adjuster tends to slip if not located positivly

loud clonk from rear?

nearside front and offside front shocker turrents and rear cross member are showing corrosion

nearside side-step is corroded

offside rear of engine wet at top?

rear fuel filter guard is missing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 87,029 miles

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

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

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked

exhaust smoke emmissions are high but passable

front wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

offside rear of engine wet with oil at top and side. no drips seen?

rear fuel filter cover missing

stone chips in front windscreen

tail-gate lock tumbler pack loose in lock mechanism

Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer seat belt webbings are marked

exhaust smoke emmissions are high but passable

front wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

offside rear of engine wet with oil at top and side. no drips seen?

rear fuel filter cover missing

stone chips in front windscreen

tail-gate lock tumbler pack loose in lock mechanism

Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,710 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 78,704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 71,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,354 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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V907 LDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V907 LDW, 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 V907 LDW registered?

V907 LDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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