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V131 MEN

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,159 mi
Last recorded111,159 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV131 MEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 111,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 103,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 982,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,282 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 94,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 91,583 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 82,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,587 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to front chassis ( ns + os )

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 690,816 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,405 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,373 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,036 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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V131 MEN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V131 MEN, 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 V131 MEN registered?

V131 MEN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V131 MEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V131 MEN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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