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DFP 10

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFP 10
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,723 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel Ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,232 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,783 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,513 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 around the thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,291 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,459 miles

Wipers smear

Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,628 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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DFP 10 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DFP 10, 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 DFP 10 registered?

DFP 10 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is DFP 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFP 10 shows 20 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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