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99 UHW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,855 mi
Last recorded39,855 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 UHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 39,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 37,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,406 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 35,437 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 34,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 34,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 33,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 22,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 15,958 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted preventing a kick off on either headlamp

Pass 12 May 2009 12,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,013 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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99 UHW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 99 UHW, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 99 UHW registered?

99 UHW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is 99 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99 UHW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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