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V196 PKM

1999 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 PKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,264 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,925 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,002 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,331 miles

Centre Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Oil leak Rear axle ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,466 miles

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gear box

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,466 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on gear box

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 87,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,766 miles

chassis & underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f outer track rod end slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 59,222 miles

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

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

Rear centre seat not present at time of test.

Underside in need of underseal/waxoil as a result of standing.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,996 miles

front diff oil seal leaking at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly lumpy tread and on 1.6mm limit on inside edge at time of test.

slight engine oil leak at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,529 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,402 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn low

fuel filter & filter housing damp with fuel

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2007 44,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 44,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 41,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,215 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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V196 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V196 PKM, 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 V196 PKM registered?

V196 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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