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V104 EPN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,489 mi
Last recorded97,489 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 EPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,489 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,413 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,176 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,023 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 82,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,607 miles

front exhaust section showing signs of pitting

front o/s /tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s/f pads showing signs of wearing down

n/s/r brake discs showing signs of pitting

o/s/brake discs showing signs of pitting

o/s/f/pads showing signs of wearing down

Pass 30 May 2008 78,296 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,132 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 55,630 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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V104 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V104 EPN, 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 V104 EPN registered?

V104 EPN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V104 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V104 EPN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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