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LV85AA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,399 mi
Last recorded27,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV85AA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 27,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,170 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 24,579 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 21,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 14,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 14,902 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 7,643 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 5,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 2,432 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 2,418 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 2,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 907 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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LV85AA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LV85AA, 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 LV85AA?

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What year was LV85AA registered?

LV85AA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is LV85AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV85AA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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