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V291 MUB

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,198 mi
Last recorded125,198 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 MUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 125,198 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,253 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 118,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,810 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,098 miles

play in steering drop arm assembly

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,714 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,956 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 92,758 miles

brake pipes to both front hoses corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,742 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber bottom rubber bushes starting to wear

Pass 16 May 2014 82,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 79,782 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,435 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 75,425 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 71,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 65,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2009 61,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 48,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 46,331 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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V291 MUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V291 MUB, 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 V291 MUB?

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What year was V291 MUB registered?

V291 MUB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V291 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 MUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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