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P29 PMS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 PMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,150 miles

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Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 81,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,866 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to body no sharp edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,664 miles

drivers mirror glass is cracked

slight corrosion to underbody

slight damadge to os sill

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 556,229 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel fillter heavily corroded

slight oil leak from ns swivle housing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,172 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf, nsr,osr tyres have small cuts to them

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,172 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf, nsr,osr tyres have small cuts to them

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,913 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 41,806 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F hub leaking

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2006 33,981 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 33,955 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P29 PMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P29 PMS, 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 P29 PMS?

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What year was P29 PMS registered?

P29 PMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P29 PMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 PMS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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