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V92 HUT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 HUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 160,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle fully under sealed

Fail 16 May 2017 160,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265 /75 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front spring seats (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear spring seats (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres becoming low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 151,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub (3.6.B.2c)

front diff oil leak

front number plate cracked

steering box oil leak

steering box oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 151,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub (3.6.B.2c)

front diff oil leak

front number plate cracked

steering box oil leak

steering box oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 144,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 136,142 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 124,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,812 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,812 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,162 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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V92 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V92 HUT, 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 V92 HUT registered?

V92 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V92 HUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V92 HUT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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