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V90 HOD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 HOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 143,162 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,936 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,936 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 142,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front.. (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 142,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper. brake pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front.. (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 142,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,137 miles

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

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

steering shock bush worn

Fail 1 Dec 2015 142,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering shock bush worn

Pass 9 Jan 2015 141,856 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 141,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 141,116 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f. hub oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Nov 2013 141,116 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/f. hub oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,708 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

n/s /r. reflector slightly loose.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 139,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s /r. reflector slightly loose.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 138,932 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f. swivel hub leaking.

n/s/r. wheel some balance weights lost,

steering damper (shocker ) bush worn.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 138,932 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/f. swivel hub leaking.

n/s/r. wheel some balance weights lost,

steering damper (shocker ) bush worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 137,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 135,011 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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V90 HOD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V90 HOD, 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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V90 HOD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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