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P19 LUV

1999 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 LUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,869 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,171 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,721 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 45,721 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,226 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 35,226 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,399 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 34,339 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 34,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,110 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,280 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 30,275 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

diesel filter damp

Pass 30 May 2013 28,141 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,523 miles

Slight play steering box drop arm.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 25,523 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play steering box drop arm.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 147,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 147,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,101 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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P19 LUV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P19 LUV, 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 P19 LUV registered?

P19 LUV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is P19 LUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 LUV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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