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A15 COV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

133,077 mi
Last recorded133,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 COV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,077 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 128,015 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,724 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rods ends on steering arm behind front wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to gear box marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body mount marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both track rods ends on steering arm behind front wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 92,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,095 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,432 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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A15 COV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A15 COV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 COV registered?

A15 COV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is A15 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 COV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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