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V985 ABD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 ABD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,361 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,448 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 103,448 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working o/s+n/s side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s+n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working o/s+n/s tail lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,071 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s+n/s outtrigers (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached cross member+chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,328 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel seal leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Axle swivel seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 94,733 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 94,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,973 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,790 miles

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

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

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

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

drag link end - slight play.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,035 miles

play n/s drag link end

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 77,767 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear diff pinnion oil seal leaking

Pass 27 May 2009 74,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,823 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 61,823 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,590 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,116 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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V985 ABD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V985 ABD, 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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What year was V985 ABD registered?

V985 ABD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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