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P21 COW

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,868 mi
Last recorded158,868 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 158,868 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 155,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 153,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 152,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 150,854 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 149,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 148,647 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 146,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 146,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 145,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 142,143 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 May 2010 142,143 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 May 2009 137,244 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 131,523 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 131,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 130,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 126,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 126,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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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P21 COW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P21 COW, 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 P21 COW registered?

P21 COW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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