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V979 LOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

221,554 mi
Last recorded221,554 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 LOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 221,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 220,943 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 219,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 217,705 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 215,647 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 215,585 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger in front of rear shock top mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion to body around brake servo

slight corrosion to floor

unable to test rear crossmember fully due cover plate

Pass 12 Mar 2021 212,912 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 212,890 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 194,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 187,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion brake master cylinder fixings (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 187,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Additional braking device contaminated oil over brake disc and pads (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion brake master cylinder fixings (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 170,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also displayed in windscreen but secure . (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play steering drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bushes worn. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak by drop arm (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2015 143,425 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Dec 2013 134,723 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 30 Dec 2013 134,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,347 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

front hub seals slight leak

Fail 11 Jan 2013 116,347 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

front hub seals slight leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,570 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 101,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside front hub seal leaking

steering damper has slight movement at pin/bushes

steering drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2011 86,389 miles

nearside front hub slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 64,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,709 miles

1)offside & nearside inner bulkhead rusted near windscreen mounts.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,709 miles

1)offside & nearside inner bulkhead rusted near windscreen mounts.

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 54,894 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,894 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,825 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 48,825 miles

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

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

Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

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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V979 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V979 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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V979 LOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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