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V112 DSN

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,186 mi
Last recorded76,186 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 DSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 76,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 76,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,693 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 72,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,775 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,556 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 69,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 68,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,997 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 66,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,197 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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V112 DSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V112 DSN, 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 V112 DSN?

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What year was V112 DSN registered?

V112 DSN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V112 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V112 DSN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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