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V209 DBB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 DBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 141,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 141,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,932 miles

fuel filter housing corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 129,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure column uj (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,260 miles

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

chassis has been welded corroded n/s o/s

Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play nearside front swivel joint

Pass 7 May 2014 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general under chassis corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 117,529 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 112,740 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 111,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 111,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 109,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 104,142 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 99,910 miles

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

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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V209 DBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V209 DBB, 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 V209 DBB registered?

V209 DBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V209 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V209 DBB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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