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F12 DJW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,153 mi
Last recorded56,153 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 DJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust syustem is slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

exhaust syustem is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,137 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside rear tyre is quite badly perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,863 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,264 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,846 miles

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

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

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

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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F12 DJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F12 DJW, 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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What year was F12 DJW registered?

F12 DJW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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