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V981 GAN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 GAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 151,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 147,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 147,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 132,232 miles

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

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

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

vehicle too high to jack up

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,351 miles

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

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

Vehicle too high to jack up

Pass 27 Jun 2020 128,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front steering universal joint slightly leaking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2020 128,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front steering universal joint slightly leaking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,961 miles

Chassis corroded slightly

Covers fitted

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 123,051 miles

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

Under body cover fitted

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

chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear TWO REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

both rear tyres perished tread area

minor oil leak front and rear diffs

minor oil leak n/s and o/s swivel hubs

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres perished tread area

minor oil leak front and rear diffs

minor oil leak n/s and o/s swivel hubs

Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f swivel hub minor leak of oil

o/s/f swivel hub has a minor leak of oil

steering damper bush worn

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,125 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f swivel hub minor leak of oil

o/s/f swivel hub has a minor leak of oil

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,047 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres perrishing

font seat belt webbings cut

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,107 miles

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

all four tyres perrishing

font seat belt webbings cut

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy oil leaks from front axle

slight play in front track rod ends

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heavy oil leaks from front axle

slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,740 miles

Oil leak

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

both front seat belts have shut in doors

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,306 miles

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

both front seat belts marked

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front seat belts marked

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,003 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,593 miles

Front number plate cracked .

Front windscreen chipped .

Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,290 miles

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

front no plate water ingress

rear no plate water ingress

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,920 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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V981 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V981 GAN, 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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V981 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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