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V91 EUX

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

128,473 mi
Last recorded128,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV91 EUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 128,473 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 128,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top shock absorber mount Holed (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 125,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush washer missing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 124,574 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering damper bush (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,808 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember is corroded will need attention shortly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust is corroded and will need attention shortly

Pass 24 Jan 2020 112,148 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front from calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,847 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,721 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,603 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front G bush x4 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven pulling to left 37% (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front from flexies (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn uj

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,139 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,777 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 79,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,082 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,272 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 41,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 41,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,742 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,742 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,405 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 28,723 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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V91 EUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 V91 EUX, 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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V91 EUX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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