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V139 JUY

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,762 mi
Last recorded179,762 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 JUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 179,762 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 179,762 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 131,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/seat belt cover poor condition.n/s/fog light chipped.dif slightly damp

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,373 miles

offside seatbelt locking mechanism casing damaged but still serviceable

Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,644 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,086 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,086 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 41,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,876 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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V139 JUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V139 JUY, 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.

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What year was V139 JUY registered?

V139 JUY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V139 JUY safe to buy?

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