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A5 PEE

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,416 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,849 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,847 miles

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,706 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,423 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear cross member corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,423 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

rear cross member corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,110 miles

front hub seals weeping slightly o/s + n/s

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 391,103 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front hub seals weeping slightly o/s + n/s

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,636 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,411 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,090 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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A5 PEE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A5 PEE, 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 A5 PEE registered?

A5 PEE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is A5 PEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PEE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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