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V391 GYA

1999 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 GYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 115,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 11,605 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,868 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 100,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,619 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 58,529 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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V391 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GYA, 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 V391 GYA?

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What year was V391 GYA registered?

V391 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V391 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V391 GYA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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