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541 DGF

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration541 DGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 163,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 159,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 159,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 154,787 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 154,780 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 149,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 140,687 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 115,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 102,696 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 102,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 92,464 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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541 DGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 541 DGF, 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 541 DGF registered?

541 DGF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is 541 DGF safe to buy?

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