1999 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V468 EBY
1999 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 104,841 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V468 EBY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2022
- 104,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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V468 EBY MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Defender (V468 EBY) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle 3rd Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.”; “Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))”.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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