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P44 AMS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 AMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 105,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 102,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,623 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 97,623 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rearward. (7.1.2 (d))

Smoke emissions too clean for test equipment.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,497 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front side step corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,394 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,775 miles

Steering damper bush slight play not excessive

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,477 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,128 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,846 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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P44 AMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P44 AMS, 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 P44 AMS registered?

P44 AMS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is P44 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 AMS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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