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V170 DJM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV170 DJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 111,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,655 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,619 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,504 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,734 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 98,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 91,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 79,758 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,758 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V170 DJM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V170 DJM, 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 V170 DJM registered?

V170 DJM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V170 DJM safe to buy?

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