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LV80AA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,962 mi
Last recorded56,962 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV80AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 56,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 48,328 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,438 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 35,098 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,111 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,184 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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LV80AA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LV80AA, 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

How do I check the history of LV80AA?

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What year was LV80AA registered?

LV80AA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is LV80AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV80AA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV80AA have outstanding finance?

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