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V391 DGC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 DGC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,111 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Fail 15 May 2020 103,094 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,940 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 81,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,042 miles

wipers deteriating

Pass 17 May 2011 64,539 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,787 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 458,279 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 413,259 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,485 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 33,485 miles

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

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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V391 DGC 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 72.7%.

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 V391 DGC, 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 V391 DGC registered?

V391 DGC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V391 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 DGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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