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V953 GPT

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 173,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 173,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 173,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 172,720 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 170,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 170,115 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 May 2021 163,364 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 163,364 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 159,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 159,358 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 156,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 155,353 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 155,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 153,856 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 153,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,207 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,668 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 20 Apr 2015 148,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2014 144,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 144,690 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,426 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 138,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2012 131,695 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres perished

n/s/f door stiff in operation

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bottom rubbers

slight play in upper steering column u/j

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Apr 2012 131,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front tyres perished

n/s/f door stiff in operation

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber bottom rubbers

slight play in upper steering column u/j

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 126,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,236 miles

front road springs corroded. rear brake discs in poor condition front brake caliper pistons and seale in poor contion and sticking slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2010 123,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front road springs corroded. rear axle metal brake pipes slight corrosion. rear brake discs in poor condition on inner surface

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,292 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 115,218 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 54 miles

steering box drop[n arm joint showing slight wear

Fail 31 Mar 2008

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering box drop[n arm joint showing slight wear

Pass 26 Mar 2007 105,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 105,788 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clutch biting point high and clutch starting to slip. †small chip in windscreen. †wiper linkeage worn

Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,499 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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V953 GPT 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 61.8%.

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 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 V953 GPT, 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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V953 GPT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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