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V12 BCS

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

192,460 mi
Last recorded192,460 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 192,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 192,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 185,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 179,504 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,705 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 167,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 158,872 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 148,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 125,620 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,680 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,684 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 776,605 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 67,665 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,691 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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V12 BCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V12 BCS, 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 V12 BCS registered?

V12 BCS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V12 BCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 BCS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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