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V973 LOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,369 mi
Last recorded162,369 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 LOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 162,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers seat poor condition

general under body and chassis corrosion

nearside headlamp dim

offside front hub seal damp

play in front central steering damper bush

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2025 157,577 miles

Front steering damper bushes worn

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

Slight play centre steering arm bush

Slight play front propshaft uj

Pass 22 Apr 2024 152,321 miles

Front steering damper bushes worn

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

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 152,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front steering damper bushes worn

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

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 148,620 miles

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

Nearside front wing damaged

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 142,816 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 142,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rusted through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,377 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front hub seal weeping

Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,094 miles

Offside front hub seal weeping

Dampness around steering box

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,639 miles

Dampness around steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,128 miles

slight play in propshaft rear joint

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,657 miles

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

Rear crossmember corroded

dampness around nearside rear brake calipor

Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,903 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 102,197 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,352 miles

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

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

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

front steering arm balljoint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,113 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

underside covered in mud

Pass 12 Mar 2010 77,554 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

wear to drivers seat

Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 47,046 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 47,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 39,878 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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V973 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V973 LOB, 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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V973 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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