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V920 EHC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,762 mi
Last recorded73,762 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 73,762 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front and rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,955 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,684 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 69,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,699 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre front chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 67,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 9 May 2022 67,009 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 May 2021 64,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,394 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2020 63,394 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,288 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear shock bushes worn

diff oil leak

oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,119 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,115 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front part of chassis (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres perished

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,799 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust system is corroded

oil leak

side steps corroded

some light corrosion to chassis and body mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2016 54,799 miles

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

all tyres perished

exhaust system is corroded

oil leak

side steps corroded

some light corrosion to chassis and body mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,761 miles

all tyres are perished

exhaust system is very corroded

side steps corroded

some light corrosion to chassis and body mounts

Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres are perished

side steps corroded

some light corrosion to chassis and body mounts

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 50,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in chassis suspension and coil springs

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2013 46,958 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff has a slight oil leak

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both sides rear brake discs slightly scored

exhaust system has some corrosion

rear differential oil seal has slight leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,804 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,428 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 27,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,213 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 14,885 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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V920 EHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V920 EHC, 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 V920 EHC registered?

V920 EHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V920 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V920 EHC shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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