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V919 GRN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV919 GRN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 136,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 136,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 135,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 134,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 133,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 129,681 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play steering damper rubber bush

Pass 18 Feb 2017 125,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 119,500 miles

slight corrosion showing around front coil spring chassis areas

slight play steering damper rubber bush

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,694 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,170 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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Fail 16 Jun 2014 113,170 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 109,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering damper rubbers

Rear undertray sub frame corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 102,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 93,604 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2011 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2010 86,468 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2010 86,468 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 79,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 67,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 58,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,961 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 50,961 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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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V919 GRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V919 GRN, 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

How do I check the history of V919 GRN?

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What year was V919 GRN registered?

V919 GRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V919 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V919 GRN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V919 GRN have outstanding finance?

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