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P1 DOB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,248 mi
Last recorded102,248 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,248 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 102,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2009 100,322 miles

both rear shock absorbers top bushes starting to show signs of wear

nearside front metal brakepipe to flexi pipe showing signs of corrosion at end into flexi pipe

Fail 19 May 2009 100,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear shock absorbers top bushes starting to show signs of wear

nearside front metal brakepipe to flexi pipe showing signs of corrosion at end into flexi pipe

Pass 14 May 2008 96,658 miles

both rear shockers top bushes starting to show signs of wear

exhaust centre to rear joints starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 91,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 84,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 84,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P1 DOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P1 DOB, 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 P1 DOB registered?

P1 DOB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is P1 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 DOB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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