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V192 EWV

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,091 mi
Last recorded219,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV192 EWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 219,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 219,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 213,481 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 213,481 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 210,047 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 210,047 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 205,013 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 205,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

traction control light on

Pass 3 Apr 2010 125,717 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 125,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 119,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 111,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V192 EWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V192 EWV, 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 V192 EWV?

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What year was V192 EWV registered?

V192 EWV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V192 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V192 EWV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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