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Q977BRM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ977BRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 118,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 105,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 101,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 83,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,936 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 66,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,128 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 60,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Q977BRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Q977BRM, 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 Q977BRM registered?

Q977BRM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is Q977BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q977BRM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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