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DDZ 513

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

195,232 mi
Last recorded195,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDZ 513
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 195,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 25 May 2018 195,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2017 189,536 miles

Both front tyres cracked & deteriorated on tread area, no reinforcing seen

Nail or similar in offside front tyre.

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

Rear tyres starting to deteriorate across tread area, no reinforcing seen

Pass 19 May 2016 183,886 miles

All tyres cracking between treads.

Heavy surface corrosion in O/S bulkhead, near to master cylinder mounts.

Pass 21 May 2015 177,919 miles

Front tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen

Rear tyres lightly cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing found

Pass 14 May 2014 172,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

minor chips to screen

rear tyres worn on inside edges

slight oil leak from front diff

Fail 14 May 2014 172,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

minor chips to screen

rear tyres worn on inside edges

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 31 May 2013 168,137 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from front dif

Fail 24 May 2013 168,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from front dif

Pass 21 May 2012 155,061 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2011 145,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff pinion seal leaking

front wiper blabes poor

o/s/f swivel ball leaking

Fail 25 May 2010 135,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front diff pinion seal leaking

front wiper blabes poor

o/s/f swivel ball leaking

Pass 19 May 2009 125,025 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 115,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 115,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 106,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 106,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2006 98,427 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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DDZ 513 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDZ 513, 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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DDZ 513 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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