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1545 PL

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

21,287 mi
Last recorded21,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1545 PL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,287 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft - rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 21,286 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap won't tighten (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft - rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,229 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 21,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint / hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear pro shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 21,216 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front outer hub seal major leak

Pass 25 Mar 2023 20,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer hub seal slight leak

Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,795 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,558 miles

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

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

Steering Idler Bush

Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,365 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 20,364 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 20,260 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 20,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,000 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter area damp

rear propshaft rear universal joint slight play in joint

Fail 14 Apr 2016 20,000 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter area damp

rear propshaft rear universal joint slight play in joint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,341 miles

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Fail 26 Mar 2015 19,341 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracking in treads

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,356 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking in treads

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 12 Mar 2014 18,356 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,039 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 15,039 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,184 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 10,184 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,630 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake discs rusty with standing

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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1545 PL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 1545 PL, 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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1545 PL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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