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V94 GDL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,515 mi
Last recorded128,515 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV94 GDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 128,515 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,026 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside and chassis areas

Fail 17 Jun 2024 128,015 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside and chassis areas

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,179 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 122,166 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,429 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,429 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,159 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,159 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,703 miles

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

headlamp dip switch poor operation

Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,686 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steeing box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering colum (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

headlamp dip switch poor operation

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

Pass 11 May 2017 117,219 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside (2.7.2a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2015 116,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 116,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 116,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,760 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 115,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 114,716 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 101,797 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 101,547 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,974 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perishing

chassis waxed

play in bonnet hinges

rear wiper worn away

steering damper bushes worn

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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V94 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V94 GDL, 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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V94 GDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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