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325 PAF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration325 PAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,090 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,708 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 121,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,786 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 116,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,672 miles

Central centre too rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,397 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock top bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,310 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,232 miles

rear roll bar links worn

seat belts in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 78,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,722 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,674 miles

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

split in n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,702 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 508,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 457,622 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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325 PAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 325 PAF, 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 325 PAF registered?

325 PAF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is 325 PAF safe to buy?

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