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V989 LAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 LAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 75,958 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 75,958 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM BEHIND FUEL FILTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS MEMEBER N/S + O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,356 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 59,355 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body Mount C+H (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2021 52,721 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 49,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head outrigger lower edge. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head outrigger lower edge. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre cross member o/s end webbing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,474 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,306 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,304 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,170 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,248 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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V989 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V989 LAF, 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 V989 LAF registered?

V989 LAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V989 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 LAF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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